STEM Librarian - Temporary Sr. Asst Librarian

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jose State University is seeking a full-time STEM Librarian to support the Colleges of Engineering and Science. The role includes providing information literacy instruction, managing collections, and delivering research services. Candidates should have a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program and experience in collection development.

The position offers a salary range of $7,127 to $7,576 and is aimed at fostering a diverse environment. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, and the library values inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with information literacy instruction and collection development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Sensitivity to educational goals of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Provide information literacy instruction to assigned departments.
• Support reference and research via chat, phone, and in-person.
• Perform collection management activities.
• Create online research guides and digital learning objects.

Skills

Information literacy instruction

Collection development

Research and reference services

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program

Undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM field

Job description

STEM Librarian

Senior Assistant Librarian (Full-time, temporary)

Department Summary

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is a unique partnership between San Jose State University (SJSU) and the City of San Jose, which opened in August 2003. It is the first library in the United States to integrate the services and collections of a major university and public library system. Located in downtown San Jose, the King Library is an impressive 475,000 square feet with nine floors of collections, collaborative work spaces, meeting rooms, exhibit areas, and unique resources dedicated to lifelong learning for all to enjoy - for free. The building serves as the SJSU library, the main library for the San Jose Public Library system, and as a cornerstone for the entire community.

SJSU King Library brings people, ideas, and information together through its spaces, resources, and expertise to facilitate community building, innovation, and knowledge creation.

SJSU King Library is actively engaged in social justice issues through collaborative conversations, organizational review, and assessment. The leadership, faculty, staff, and student employees are dedicated to advancing equity practices in recruitment, retention, resources, and services. SJSU King Library is seeking to increase the diversity of its faculty, and encourages all members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Brief Description of Duties

This is a full-time temporary position. Working collaboratively with a team of liaison librarians, the STEM Librarian supports faculty and students in the Colleges of Engineering and Science. 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.

• Provide online and in‑person information literacy instruction to assigned departments
• Provide reference and research support in‑person and via chat, phone, email, and video conferencing
• Perform collection management activities such as selection and evaluation
• Create and maintain online research guides and digital learning objects
• Evening and weekend work assignments will occasionally be required
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity— including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation—through inclusive course materials, and teaching strategies
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent international degree
• Experience or coursework in information literacy instruction, collection development, and reference services
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• An awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience
• Master's degree in library science or equivalent from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

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

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

Anticipated starting salary: $7,127 – $7,576

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by July 10, 2026. Open until filled.

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. Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.