Associate Dean, University Library

CSUN's Commitment to You

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and encouraging innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN actively seeks candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

The University

One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to over 36,000 students annually and counts over 425,000 alumni who fuel the region’s economy. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 12,000 jobs each year. We are a designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution and nationally recognized for our success in serving our diverse student body. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked CSUN ninth in the nation for social mobility, CollegeNET ranked CSUN 11th on the 2024 Social Mobility Index, and The New York Times named CSUN the No. 1 public university for economic diversity.

The Library

The CSUN University Library provides collections, technology, services, information literacy instruction, spaces, and programming, guided by the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and accessibility, in support of student success, research, scholarship, and innovation. Our Mission, Vision and Values can be found at https://library.csun.edu/about/mission-vision-values.

About the Position of Associate Dean of the University Library

The Associate Dean is primarily responsible for Access Services, which includes the following service and service support areas: Guest Services (Circulation, Shelving, Automated Storage/Retrieval System; Interlibrary Loan); Teacher Curriculum Center/Music & Media; University Library Map Collection; Course Reserves & Curricular Resources. This position works closely with University Library faculty and staff to ensure that the research and teaching needs of CSUN students, faculty, and staff are met. The Associate Dean serves as administrative support for these areas, providing excellent customer service. The Associate Dean plays a key role in managing library facilities and operations, including managing policies, serving on various Library and University committees, critical library reporting, and risk mitigation.

The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of the University Library and as the deputy to the Dean, assumes responsibility for the Library in the Dean’s absence. The Associate Dean represents the Dean at campus and system-wide meetings as required and works as part of the Library’s administrative team.

As a leader, the Associate Dean will have the opportunity to demonstrate CSUN’s Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school, or equivalent degree if earned from outside the U.S. or Canada.

• Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups.

• Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and accessibility.

• Demonstrated leadership experience.

• Demonstrated experience with fiscal and human resources management.

• Experience managing the application of technology in a library setting.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.

• Highly organized with evidence of ability to prioritize competing workload demands, including meeting deadlines.

 

Preferred qualifications:

•Relevant administrative experience in an academic library.

•Demonstrated strong conflict resolution skills.

•Record of collaboration with a team and within the broader organization.

•Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

•Demonstrated public relations and presentation skills.

•Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision by fostering an ethical, inclusive, and collegial work environment.

•Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through change management and resilient leadership.

•Demonstrated experience leading multiple cross-functional initiatives.

 

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

•Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.

•The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $145,000 to $157,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

 

Application Period The position is open until filled but only applications received by January 16, 2026, can be assured full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. In order to be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted prior to the date listed above. Application submissions received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Effective Date of Appointment: July 1, 2026

 

How to Apply Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit www.csun.edu/careers. As part of the application process, candidates must submit the following documents: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

 

Background check This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of candidates who apply for the position.

 

CANRA The person holding this position will be considered a 'limited 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.

 

Conflict of Interest This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.