University Library Temporary Librarian Pool

The Department: Cal Poly Humboldt Library offers opportunities to be creative in instruction and programming, and encourages librarians to develop projects related to their individual goals. If you are interested in collaborating with librarians, faculty, students, and staff in support of teaching, learning and research this may be the job for you. To learn more about the Library, visit our website: https://library.humboldt.edu/

Area of Specialization: We seek collaborative and innovative instruction librarians to focus on the development and delivery of user-centered library services to the students, faculty and staff. As a member of the Library’s Information & Research Services team, the successful candidate will collaborate on instruction and research services programs, assessment of programs, and collection development activities. We invite applications for the temporary, full-time, 12-month pool of Teaching & Learning Librarian positions. Temporary 10-month and 12-month positions carry faculty rank.

Please note:  Part-time Librarian positions are limited and may only occur in the event of emergency staffing needs.

Teaching & Learning Librarian Pool

Cal Poly Humboldt Library seeks forward-thinking, service and team oriented Teaching and Learning Librarian interested in instruction and programming for undergraduate student success. Candidates applying for Temporary Faculty positions at Humboldt are maintained in a pool of eligible candidates for ongoing needs that may arise.

• Provide effective outreach to and expert research consultation and services in support of learning, research, teaching, and scholarship to assigned departments and colleges. 

• Develop and deliver effective and efficient instructional services, including ‘SkillShop’ workshops, information literacy instruction, online tutorials and guides, and other teaching and learning activities;

• Provides synchronous and asynchronous online instruction and reference services to support the University’s hybrid and online courses and programs;

• Provides general reference assistance in person and virtually; assisting students and faculty in locating appropriate scholarly resources, data sets, etc.;

• Willingness to stay up-to-date and improve knowledge and skills pertaining to user needs and trends in academic libraries, information tools and resources, emerging trends in teaching and learning, instructional design, pedagogy, web design, accessibility, and related fields;

• Contribute to library initiatives as appropriate, such as Instructional Working Group, evolving learning commons, etc.;

• Foster strong and collaborative relationships with librarians, faculty, students, and staff in support of teaching, learning, research, and scholarship;

• Maintain awareness of best practices and resources, and provides up-to-date content on the library website and library guides; 

• Consult with faculty to identify and integrate appropriate library resources and services, and open educational resources in the curriculum or projects;

• Collaborates with faculty and students, and with Librarians in Collection Development, to assess and develop high-quality digital and print collections that support the University at large;

• Some evening and weekend hours are required. Scheduled Sunday - Thursday 1pm - 9pm, and provides approximately 15 hours of evening and weekend reference. For college liaison positions, the schedule is likely Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, with occasional weekend reference. Occasional shift changes occur during break and finals hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree: An earned Master’s degree in library science or an equivalent program is required; or must graduate with MLS/MLIS within 6 months of application and have previous academic library work experience.

Preferred: Demonstrated experience with library instruction to undergraduate students; demonstrated experience providing reference services; demonstrated experience working with a diverse population; and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Position Type: Librarian

Availability: As needed

First Review Date: Applications received by April 1st annually are given first consideration. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis of need. Applications must be in the current academic year in order to be considered. Please apply annually. 

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

The salary schedule information for the Librarian – 12 Month Classification is available based on the following ranges:

Assistant Librarian             $6,228 - $7,658

Senior Assistant Librarian   $7,127 - $15,211

Associate Librarian             $7,830 - $16,679

Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range. 

For more information on how Academic Year faculty are paid, see the Explanation of the Distribution of Pay.

The University: Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating opportunity gaps for marginalized student groups by adopting dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. We value serving students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate a shared commitment to the academic and professional success of our diverse student body. We will prioritize applicants who demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to diversity and its value in professional and educational communities. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded educator who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students on closing opportunity gaps.

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. 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 Humboldt to conduct research, teaching and community work on Native American history and cultures, with resources 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. Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time, 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: http://www.humboldt.edu/nativeprograms/

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. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Pursuant to the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy (effective January 1, 2022), hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of the state of California is prohibited. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Maintaining eligibility to work in the United States is a condition of employment. Cal Poly Humboldt does not sponsor H-1B visas for staff, management, or temporary faculty positions and we are not an E-Verify employer. See the policy and other resources located here: https://hraps.humboldt.edu/faculty-immigration-resources. Please contact aps@humboldt.edu if you have questions.

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 hr@humboldt.edu