"Senior Assistant Librarian for Engineering and Artificial Intelligence"

Job Details

Senior Assistant Librarian for Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

Job No: 554130
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time Basis: Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Education/Library Science

Effective Date: On or about August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: The Senior Assistant Librarian (12-Month) classification salary is $85,524 to $182,532/per year (12 monthly payments per year). The anticipated hiring range is $86,004 to $96,000/per year; $7,167 to $8,000/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin February 17, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

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University Library
Research and Information Services

The University Library supports the instructional and research needs of the campus community through its breadth and depth of collections, exceptional library faculty and staff-led services, and innovative use of library spaces. Currently, there are 19 full-time equivalent faculty members. ...

About the Position

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.

This position requires familiarity with discipline-specific research tools and emerging technologies relevant to engineering education and practice. ... an understanding of artificial intelligence, data science, and emerging technologies and a demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to emerging digital tools and platforms is highly desirable.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in library science or equivalent (MSLS, MLIS, MALS) from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of degree by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential to achieve tenure through effective job performance and scholarly and service activities. For specific requirements, please see the University Library's Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP) Policy.
• 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 of successfully 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

Duties:

• 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

Learning Opportunities and Benefits:

• Library administration enthusiastically encourages participation in professional development activities, including but not limited to attending regional and national conferences, and participating in courses, workshops, and other programs.
• Newly hired librarians are assigned a support team of tenured and tenure track librarian mentors that provide guidance through the tenure process.
• Library faculty can participate in Faculty Center and Academic Technology Services (ATS) professional development programs, workshops, and sessions aimed at supporting teaching, scholarship, and service.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits.

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

• A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum of two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Student Success Statement
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)
• Transcript from institution awarding highest degree
• Transcript from institution with undergraduate or graduate coursework in engineering, computer science, or related STEM field, if applicable
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application

Requests for information and process should be addressed to:

Library Administration - University Library
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840
Lib-Jobs@csulb.edu