Tenure Track Librarian - Librarian for the College of Natural Resources and Sciences

Vacancy Announcement

Librarian Tenure-Track Position Starting Fall 2024

University Library

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community that supports our students of diverse backgrounds.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

DESCRIPTION : The Cal Poly Humboldt Library invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track Librarian for the College of Natural Resources and Sciences (CNRS) .

We seek a collaborative and innovative instruction librarian to develop and deliver user-centered, course-integrated library services to the students, faculty, and staff of the College of Natural Resources and Sciences.

The successful candidate will collaborate on instruction and research services efforts, assessment of programs, outreach, and collection development activities.

As an institution, Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community.

The ideal candidate will share Cal Poly Humboldt’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, ability and orientations.

Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community.

The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS : We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.

The Assistant Professor Classification annual salary range for this position is $74,280 - $165,564; the anticipated starting annual salary will be $74,280 - $89,000.

Cal Poly Humboldt provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at : .

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : An earned Master's degree in Library Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following :

• Demonstrated experience providing instruction;
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Commitment to and / or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds at an Hispanic Serving Institution that values traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) in disciplines across the University; and
• Commitment to and / or experience developing curriculum / courses / programs that inclusively serve a diverse student population.

Preferred qualifications for this position include :

• One or more years of professional (post-MLS) library experience;
• College-level coursework in one of the disciplines taught in the College of Natural Resources and Sciences; experience working with a natural, physical, or environmental science organization;
• or experience working with science disciplines as a librarian in higher education;
• Experience supporting sustainability efforts and / or knowledge of sustainability practices in the sciences;
• Experience working with library collections;
• Experience providing specialized and general in-person and virtual reference service;
• Evidence of professional development related to academic libraries, teaching and learning, instructional design, emerging technologies, and other topics in information science and librarianship;
• Experience using and supporting digital technologies in the natural resources and sciences (., e-science, bioinformatics, data curation, institutional repositories, ;
• Knowledge of current issues in e-scholarship, open-access publishing, and open educational resources (OER);
• Experience with course management software and the delivery of instruction using new and emerging technologies; and
• Commitment to participating in professional development opportunities that build effectiveness in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) such as : intercultural communication, cultural humility, advancing racial equity, accessibility, social justice, and the importance of TEK.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California.

The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a . citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.

For information on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit the Faculty Immigration Resources page :

Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES : Librarians are members of the faculty at Cal Poly Humboldt. As part of the tenure and promotion process, librarians are expected to achieve excellence in librarianship;

engage in research, scholarship, and / or creative activity; and participate in service to the University, profession, and community.

Additional duties may include but are not limited to :

• Provide effective outreach and support of the learning, research, teaching, and scholarship needs of CNRS students, faculty, and staff;
• Design, implement, and assess instruction sessions and learning tools that integrate and support the curriculum;
• Apply pedagogical methods and assessment strategies to design and implement effective synchronous and asynchronous instruction using a variety of methods and platforms;
• Participate in the Library’s collaborative instruction program, including designing, implementing, and assessing instruction for CNRS classes and others as needed;
• Provide general and specialized research assistance, supporting students and faculty in locating appropriate scholarly resources, data sets, etc.;
• Consult with faculty to identify and integrate appropriate library resources, services, and open educational resources (OER) into the curriculum; and
• Collaborate with CNRS faculty and students and library colleagues to develop and evaluate high-quality digital and print collections that support CNRS and the University community.
• The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are : teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity;

and service to the University, profession, and community. These responsibilities include : advising students, participating in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions.

Probationary faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a successful member of the faculty.

Cal Poly Humboldt also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging multiple disciplines across the spectrum.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a leader in learning communities that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community.

These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility.

GENERAL INFORMATION : The Cal Poly Humboldt Library promotes teaching, learning, research, and scholarship by integrating information resources with innovative programs and services.

Cal Poly Humboldt Library is committed to empowering community, lifelong learning, research and scholarship, connecting people and ideas to inspire learning through curiosity and creativity.

For more information visit : .

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi’ni (over in the woods).

The Cal Poly Humboldt campus in Northern California is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities.

Cal Poly Humboldt currently has the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and has over 30 Native American faculty and staff many from local area California Indian tribes.

Cal Poly Humboldt is home to a number of leading Native American programs including the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP).

There are also many opportunities at Cal Poly Humboldt to conduct research, teaching and community work on Native American history and cultures in Special Collections at the Cal Poly Humboldt library.

The Humboldt Room in the Library has fantastic resources for tribally focused archive materials from the region. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through various initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time and Indigenous People’s Week and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff.

For more information, please visit :

APPLICATION : Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through PageUp :

• Letter of Application;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Diversity Statement, include your understanding of the barriers facing Black, Indigenous, and other people of Color (BIPOC) in higher education and your past and / or future contributions to inclusive student success, including equitable access and outcomes through teaching and professional or public service.
• Applicants are encouraged to highlight any contributions they have made towards the inclusivity of students from the LGBTIQ+ community. (2 page limit);
• Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
• Names and Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References.

Additional application materials may be requested at a later time.

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to :

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date.

A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the CSU.

Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and / or fingerprinting through Live Scan service.

Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

All CSU employees are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. Compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 (EO 1083) is a condition of employment.

CSU employees in positions with duties that involve regular contact with children or positions which supervise such employees are designated as Mandated Reporters under CANRA and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in EO 1083.

Upon appointment to this position, the successful candidate(s) will be notified of and required to acknowledge their CANRA reporting status.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017 are subject to a 10 year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX / Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or