Ethnic Studies Librarian

The University Library at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for the position of Ethnic Studies Librarian, appointment effective Spring 2025. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society.

Duties and responsibilities:

As a tenure-track library faculty member at the Senior Assistant Librarian rank, the Ethnic Studies Librarian, within the University Library’s Research & Instruction Services (RIS) unit, serves as the library’s subject librarian for students, faculty, and staff in the Ethnic and Women’s Studies (EWS) Department, supports interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies courses and initiatives across campus, and oversees the University Library’s outreach to the six Centers for Transformation, Retention, Equity and Empowerment.

Salary Range: $85,000-$89,700

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library or information science or equivalent from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association (degree must be awarded prior to date of hire).
• Demonstrated expertise or experience in Ethnic Studies in one or more of the four major racialized groups (Native American, African American, Asian American and/or Latino/a’s) in two or more of the following areas – education, instruction, professional experience, scholarly research/creative activities/publication, and/or community engagement and service. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the information needs and methods of scholarly inquiry in Ethnic Studies and related interdisciplinary fields.
• Demonstrated experience or potential to apply inclusive pedagogies and teaching practices in delivering information literacy instruction and research services that support student learning and success.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a multicultural/multiethnic campus environment with a substantial first-generation student population.

How to Apply:

Consideration of completed applications will begin on Monday, January 6, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. For expanded position description and application information, please go to https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/544256/ethnic-studies-librarianassistant-professor  For general inquiries, please contact Shonn Haren, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public annual security report.