Senior Assistant Librarian Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

Senior Assistant Librarian for Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

Job No: 554130

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured / Tenure-Track

Location: Southern California:
Long Beach

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. The anticipated hiring range is $86,004 to $96,000 per year; $7,167 to $8,000 per month.

Final date to receive applications: Review of applications to begin February 17, 2026. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

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.

• Provide in‑person and online reference services at a service‑oriented 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.

• 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic librarians, staff, teaching faculty, and students in a rapidly changing information environment.
• Experience and/or demonstrated ability in reference and instructional 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.

• 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 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.

• Professional development activities, including but not limited to attending regional and national conferences, and participating in courses, workshops, and other programs.
• Support team of tenured and tenure‑track librarian mentors for newly hired librarians to provide guidance through the tenure process.
• Participation in Faculty Center and…