Librarian Jobs in Portland, OR

Position Details Proposed Start Date 11 / 03 / 2025 Rank C - Assistant Professor Working Title Social Sciences Librarian Position Number D98796 Representation AU - AAUP Faculty Type Tenure Track Fixed Term End Date : Position FTE Term of Service 12 month Position Summary Brief Description of PSU / School / Dept The seeks an enthusiastic Social Sciences Librarian to join the vibrant community of Oregon’s most affordable and diverse research university. Position Summary The Social Sciences Librarian consults and collaborates with scholars; participates in a dynamic instructional program, including classroom and online instruction; provides reference and information services for the University’s students and faculty as well as members of the community; and selects information resources to support the instructional and research needs of a diverse institution. This position serves as the liaison to academic units such as Public Health, Urban Studies and Planning, and Politics and Global Affairs, and other social sciences departments, depending on the needs of the Library. Some evening and weekend instruction and / or reference duty is required. Portland State University faculty members contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active scholarly agenda including publication, and research, and seeking grants as appropriate. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position reports to the Research & Instruction Services Manager.

Instructional Activities

• Supports the instructional and research needs of assigned units. Collaborates with these units in assessing information needs and the availability of information resources; cultivates bridges for service and teaching; works with teaching faculty to develop discipline-appropriate instruction; and provides research consultations for faculty and students
• Participates in the Library’s information literacy and general instruction program, face-to-face and online. Shares in the development and delivery of course-related instruction in the general education program
• Provides reference and information services for the University’s students and faculty as well as members of the community at the reference desk and through various information and communications technologies. May include some evening and weekend hours
• Develops learning objects, video tutorials, and guides
• Participates in continual library planning and assessment activities, including the collection of relevant data on inputs, outputs, and outcomes
• Maintains awareness of scholarly communication and copyright issues in general and within assigned disciplines and contributes to advocacy efforts. Keeps colleagues informed of current issues and developments in liaison areas
• Occasionally directs the work of part-time student employees or interns

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Other Responsibilities

Primary Activity I - Instructional Minimum Qualifications

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Key Cultural Competencies

Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Professional Standards of Conduct At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be $89,460 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes ; a generous and vacation package; and for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. Please visit our to see the full value of our benefits package. Application Instructions Additional Information Please upload a CV, a cover letter and the names, emails and phone numbers of three professional references Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes