"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).
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023... [university description abbreviated for brevity].
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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.
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Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in library science or equivalent (MSLS, MLIS, MALS) from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association...
• Demonstrated potential to achieve tenure...
• Ability to work collaboratively...
• 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...

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...
• Knowledge of or experience with AI tools...
• Experience of successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
• Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities...

Duties:

• Provide in-person and online reference services...
• Conduct instructional and outreach activities...
• Responsible for collection development...
• Provide specialized instruction and consultation on AI-powered research tools...
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging AI applications...
• Engage in creative and scholarly activities...
• Engage in library and university governance...
• Participate in service as outlined in the Retention, Tenure, and Promotion policy...

Learning Opportunities and Benefits:
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How to Apply - Required Documentation:

• A Student Success Statement... (guidelines)
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references...
• Transcript from institution awarding highest degree
• Transcript from institution with undergraduate or graduate coursework in engineering... if applicable
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript...

How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application.
Requests for information... to: Library Administration - University Library, California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90840, Lib-Jobs@csulb.edu