AI & Emerging Literacies Librarian

About the role

The AI & Emerging Literacies Librarian contributes to critical literacy education and student learning in a rapidly evolving digital world. The position develops learning opportunities related to artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and other emerging literacies, emphasizing ethical decision‑making, responsible use, and critical analysis of societal impact. It supports student proficiency in assessing AI tool capabilities and experimenting with their use, builds on existing digital literacy initiatives, and seeks collaborative projects, program connections, and gaps where further literacy programming is needed. The librarian also participates as an active member of the Libraries’ Digital Literacy & Learning Engagement Unit through team teaching, consultation, collaborative events, projects, and strategic planning while staying current with field trends and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop a variety of learning opportunities focused on AI literacy and emerging literacies.
• Promote ethical decision‑making, responsible use, and critical analysis of AI’s societal impact.
• Enhance student proficiency in assessing AI tool capabilities and experimenting with their use.
• Build on and expand existing digital literacy initiatives across campus.
• Identify and address gaps in literacy programming through collaborative projects and program connections.
• Participate in the Digital Literacy & Learning Engagement Unit via team teaching, consultation, events, and strategic planning.
• Stay informed about trends in AI and emerging literacies and anticipate future educational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., MLS, MLIS, MIS) from an ALA‑accredited graduate program.
• Experience providing instruction or educational programming to undergraduate students.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement with ethical issues related to AI (bias, misinformation, intellectual property, environmental impact, data privacy).
• Experience developing educational programming related to AI literacy, media literacy, and/or digital literacy.
• Demonstrated experience applying current theories, frameworks, or best practices for AI literacy in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and partnership skills with the ability to engage in cross‑functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating instructional videos, infographics, and other digital learning objects.
• Demonstrated experience with or coursework related to learning theories, critical pedagogy, and/or instructional design.
• An active research agenda demonstrated through published scholarly work.

Pay

Minimum salary: $68,000, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week.
• Exempt status: Not eligible for overtime.
• Appointment type: Regular‑Continued.
• Appointment track: Assistant Professor.

Additional Information

• Application package must include a resume, cover letter addressing experience with the responsibilities and qualifications, and the names and contact information of three references.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech, guided by the motto “Ut Prosim” (That I May Serve), is a comprehensive land‑grant institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. It serves more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary college, a Graduate School, and an Honors College. The university operates multiple campuses and sites throughout Virginia, conducts over $650 million in annual research, and promotes professional development and shared governance. Virginia Tech is an inclusive community that values diversity and does not discriminate on any protected basis.