Senior Assistant Librarian for Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

About the role

The Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Librarian is expected to support teaching, learning, and research in the College of Engineering and related programs. The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison to departments in engineering, computer science, and technology fields, providing specialized research assistance, instruction, and collection development.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and online reference services at a service-oriented and all-purpose research and information services desk including evenings and weekends
• Conduct instructional and outreach activities for academic programs in CSULB’s College of Engineering (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Responsible for collection development including evaluating, selecting, deselecting, developing, and reviewing information resources in relation to curricular and collection needs of CSULB’s College of Engineering
• Provide specialized instruction and consultation on AI-powered research tools, computational platforms, and discipline-specific databases used in engineering and computer science research workflows
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging AI applications and technologies in engineering education and research and incorporate relevant tools and best practices into library services, instructional programs, and research support
• Engage in creative and scholarly activities (e.g., research, publication, and presentations) to meet the requirements for tenure and promotion
• Engage in library and university governance including library and campus committees
• Participate in service as outlined in the Retention, Tenure, and Promotion policy to the department, university, and community

Requirements

• Demonstrated potential to achieve tenure through effective job performance and scholarly and service activities
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic librarians and staff, teaching faculty, and students in a rapidly changing information environment
• Experience and/or demonstrated ability in reference and instructionally related activities
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate coursework in engineering, computer science, or related STEM field
• Experience providing library support and services to engineering and/or STEM disciplines in an academic setting
• Knowledge of or experience with AI tools, data analysis, or machine learning applications in education or research
• Experience working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
• Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or experience using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom