UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Sonoma State University Library
Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)
Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.
The Department
Located in the Jean & Charles Schulz Information Center, the University Library provides materials, spaces, services, and technology to help the Sonoma State community learn, teach, reflect, read, collaborate, innovate, and celebrate arts & culture. The Library is committed to collection curation, access, and discovery that is responsive to the diverse communities we represent.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the library's web page at: https://www.library.sonoma.edu
Duties of the Position
The position will engage in a full range of on-site reference, library instruction, and outreach activities. Duties and responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
• Contributing to library programs and services for campus and surrounding communities;
• Providing reference and instruction on the use of print and electronic information sources to students, faculty, staff, and the community;
• Providing course-related library instruction;
• Collaborating with faculty on assignments, collection needs, and the integration of information literacy into the college curriculum;
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of the library's web presence, including social media and library guides;
• Participating in department meetings and professional development activities as needed;
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
Professional Qualifications
To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:
• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent at start date
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups.
Preferred qualifications:
• Experience in an academic library setting
• Experience providing reference and instruction in a library setting
Rank and Salary
Full-time is 40 hours per week. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of hours assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.
• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,168 - $6,946 per full-time month.
• The full-time monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of hours worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
• Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
• Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.
• Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
• Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email ffacultysearch@sonoma.edu.
Please submit:
• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact Information for 3 References
Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department:
- Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply.
- Temporary Faculty who have taught for the department within the past two years only need to submit an updated CV to remain in the pool. The hiring committee will review the Personnel Action File and then determine whether an additional interview would be beneficial.
Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions.
Contact Information
Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to:
Kaitlin Springmier
# AP USE ONLY Please refer to this number on app correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.
The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccomodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
Other Information
The university is an 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, or protected veteran status.
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.