Senior Assistant Librarian Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

Job no: 554130
Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location:

Long Beach
Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, 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). 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.
Final date to receive applications:
Review of applications to begin February 17, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

The Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Librarian supports teaching, learning, and research in the College of Engineering and related programs. The successful candidate serves 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).
• 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.
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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 by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential to achieve tenure through effective job performance and scholarly and service activities per 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 instructional 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 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.

Library administration encourages participation in professional development activities, including regional and national conferences, workshops, and other programs. Newly hired librarians are…