Senior Assistant Librarian - Business

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive faculty benefits

Sabbaticals

Opportunities for campus service

Job summary

San Jose State University is seeking a full-time Senior Assistant Librarian, focusing on business librarianship, beginning October 2026 or earlier. This tenure-track role requires collaborating with faculty, managing library resources, and providing student support. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

The position involves developing user-centered library services and engaging in scholarly research. The role offers competitive faculty benefits and requires a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in information literacy instruction and reference services.
• Evidence of potential to maintain an ongoing agenda in scholarly research.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning by collaborating with business faculty.
• Provide reference and instructional services.
• Engage in selection and evaluation of information resources.
• Create and assess user-centered library services.

Skills

Information literacy instruction

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-cultural understanding

Education

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Position Rank and Title

Senior Assistant Librarian, Business Librarian

School/Department Name

Library Research & Scholarship

Compensation

This is a probationary, 12‑month, tenure‑track position at the Senior Assistant Librarian rank; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (anticipated range: $90,000 - $91,000). Librarians are represented by Unit 3 of the California Faculty Association (CFA) and are eligible for campus service opportunities, sabbaticals, and other leaves. Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.

Target Start Date

October 1, 2026 or earlier

Application Deadline

July 31, 2026 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

Position Description

The SJSU King Library at San Jose State University is pleased to announce a search for a full‑time, tenure‑track Business Librarian position beginning in October 2026 or earlier.

Working collaboratively with a team of liaison librarians, the Business Librarian supports faculty and students in the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business. Responsibilities include developing, delivering, and assessing instruction; managing subject‑specific collections across multiple formats; and providing research and reference services aligned with curricular and scholarly needs. Librarians at SJSU are faculty who are expected to engage in library and university governance and scholarship, which are requirements for tenure and promotion. This is a hybrid (not fully remote) position.

What we look for in a potential candidate

We are looking for collaborative, forward‑thinking, and adaptable colleagues. We value empathetic and inquisitive individuals who are ready to assist the University Library in meeting its student‑centered and mission‑driven strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Support student learning by working collaboratively with business faculty to facilitate the effective use of curriculum‑specific information resources
• Provide reference, consultative, and instructional services to undergraduates, graduate students, teaching faculty, and researchers in synchronous and asynchronous formats
• Engage in the selection and evaluation of information resources that support the curricular and research needs of business programs, faculty, and students
• Maintain familiarity with current and emerging research, scholarly communication trends, as well as AI technology in business
• Create, implement, and assess user‑centered library services and programs for assigned departments
• Build a record of scholarly and professional achievement to fulfill the University requirement of retention, tenure, and promotion
• Participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments
• Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender, identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement

Other Duties

All San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. Faculty must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required (Data Security, FERPA, etc.). Faculty may also be designated as a Campus Security Authority and must complete Clery Act training and report incidents.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA‑accredited program or equivalent international degree
• Experience or coursework in information literacy instruction and reference services
• Evidence of potential to maintain an ongoing agenda in scholarly research and professional development at appropriate levels
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population gained through cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree or equivalent training/work experience in a business‑related field
• Experience with designing, implementing, and assessing library programs and services
• Experience in academic libraries

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.