Librarian (Full-Time, Tenure Track)

Librarian (Full-Time, Tenure Track)

San Francisco Community College District

Position Number: AC00217P

Job Close Date: 4/3/2026

Campus:

Salary (Applicant View):

Initial salary placement is based on verified and accepted educational/work experience in accordance with the current City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule. The annual salary range upon entry is from $75,466 to $115,214 for 175 days of service or pro-rated for one semester or fewer days of service. New full-time faculty hires will have two additional service days, in their first year of service only, for the purpose of attending mandatory new faculty orientation. They will receive "independent flex credit" for such attendance, but no additional pay. CONTRACT: FIRST YEAR (PROBATIONARY)TENURE-TRACK (ONE OR MORE POSITIONS)(BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS)EC §§87602-87615 as amended by SB2298 (1990)

Position Description:

The City College San Francisco Library invites applications for a full-time librarian to participate in the delivery of a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship by providing library services to students, faculty and staff served by the College. These professional responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum including, reference services, collection development, and information literacy instruction to a diverse community of users in support of the College's curriculum and mission. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning in Fall 2026.

The Library & Learning Resources Department operates libraries at the Ocean campus and several other locations throughout San Francisco. The librarian hired in this position will provide reference and research support to students, faculty, and staff; and create instructional materials to support and promote library resources and information literacy and can expect to be assigned to any library location, serving both credit and non-credit students. While assignments can change over the course of a librarian's career at CCSF, we are currently especially interested in applicants with strong technology skills, experience with digital tools, and adaptable to change and innovation.

Librarians are expected to work a combination of day, and/or evening to meet departmental needs.

Job Duties:

1. Provide in-person or virtual research/reference assistance that will assist students to develop and demonstrate information competency and critical thinking skills through their ability to effectively acquire, interpret, evaluate and use information for oral and written purposes, with an understanding of its ethical and legal ramifications.

2. Assist students, faculty, and staff with finding information, utilizing print and electronic resources, and conducting research.

3. Teach information competency skills to students during in-person and online workshops, one-on-one at the reference desk and via online chat. Create accessible instructional materials in print and online formats

4. Actively promote the use of relevant library resources and services.

5. Engage in collection development and liaison duties within assigned subject areas.

6. Engage with faculty and staff to identify context-specific resources, including open educational resources and other low-cost materials, which help to meet program and course learning outcomes.

7. Cultivate high quality print and digital collections meeting the needs of the CCSF community by consulting department faculty, using technical and professional resources, and engaging in all parts of the collection development process including acquisition, analysis, and deaccession.

8. Apply technical abilities to implement, assist, and instruct students, faculty, and staff in the access and use of the library's electronic resources and digital tools.

9. Create and provide access to accessible and ethical instructional materials and resources.

10. Participate and actively collaborate on Library and college-wide committees, work groups, and teams as appropriate.

11. Able to work a flexible schedule, including late afternoons and evenings, and to work at other library locations as needed.

13. Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism to center pedagogy.

14. Support, develop, and engage in culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-racist practices to reduce barriers to student success and student equity gaps.

15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed by the Department Chair to support departmental needs and align with the mission, values and goals of the College.

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).

Earned Master's Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association or a comparable international accrediting agency, OR THE EQUIVALENT;

OR

Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Librarian Credential (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).

[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant's transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master's degree also need to claim education equivalency. The "Faculty Equivalency Application Form" is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your "major" from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the "Equivalency Application Form" link.]

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Commitment to outstanding public service, flexibility, initiative, creativity, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

2. Experience providing effective reference and research services in an urban community college or academic library serving patrons of diverse backgrounds and needs.

3. Experience using online reference systems, such as LibAnswers.

4. Demonstrated expertise in the use of emerging technologies including LibGuides, Canvas LMS, online polling and collaboration tools and video software/tools to create digital learning materials.

5. Ability to teach information literacy concepts including those related to the appropriate use of AI concepts.

6. Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using inclusive pedagogy including student engagement.

7. Experience assessing information competency, designing curriculum, and teaching students with limited English proficiency.

8. Proven experience working with faculty to increase the use of Open Educational Resources and/or open pedagogy within a college or university environment.

9. History of community engagement promoting library resources through outreach strategies including library programs, exhibitions, professional development workshops, or other practices.

10. Experience using collection development tools such as GOBI and Choice and tracking budgets.

11. Demonstrated familiarity and willingness to grapple with a complex legal and licensing landscape, especially with respect to copyright and accessibility.

12. Proven experience planning, implementing, and providing technical support of library systems and electronic resources such as databases, integrated library systems, discovery layers, content management systems, digital archives, Springshare tools; creation of documentation and training of library staff.

13. One (1) or more years' experience in an academic library setting.

14. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a strongly collegial and participative environment with a passion for continuous growth and strong enthusiasm for teamwork.

15. Evidence of effective leadership, leading teams and cross-department collaboration skills.

16. Participate in professional associations, conferences, workshops, and training to enhance expertise in the library profession.

17. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnically diverse backgrounds.

18. Demonstrated ability to manage projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines effectively.

19. Proficiency in multilingual skills welcome but not required.

20. Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.

21. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

Benefits:

In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the SFCCD and AFT Local 2121, fringe benefits include a choice of several health plans, plus $50,000 Group Life Insurance and Dental Care Plan.New employees hired on or after January 1, 2014 will contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).

ADA Statement:

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at workrestrictions@ccsf.edu to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full-time position only).

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at OCRcompliance@ccsf.edu.

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