AI & Digital Literacy Librarian (Assistant/Associate)

Texas A&M University System; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's Mary and Jeff Bell Library invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track position as I-Know Digital Literacy and Emerging Technologies Librarian at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. The role focuses on AI literacy and the responsible use of emerging technologies in higher education.

The incumbent will design instructional materials, advise faculty, and conduct workshops for students and staff, contributing to digital literacy initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent (ALA-accredited).
• Five years' experience for Associate Librarian rank.
• Experience delivering instruction in information literacy or digital literacy.
• Demonstrated understanding of generative AI technologies in teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Monitor AI tools and emerging technologies, translating developments into instructional content.
• Design instructional materials addressing ethical, critical use of AI in information-seeking and research.
• Advise faculty on integrating digital literacy concepts, including AI literacy, into curricula.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for faculty and students on digital literacy and AI trends.
• Consult with faculty to design curricula that promote digital literacy and responsible tech use.
• Assess and report on the effectiveness of digital literacy initiatives using data and metrics.
• Contribute to development of guidelines on ethical use of emerging technologies in teaching and learning.
• Design instructional materials with accessibility in mind.
• Supervise I-Know student employee assisting with initiatives.

Skills

Instruction delivery

AI literacy

Creative problem solving

Digital literacy instruction

Ethical use of technology

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

MLIS or equivalent (ALA-accredited)

Tools

AI research assistants

Job description

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's Mary and Jeff Bell Library invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track position as I-Know Digital Literacy and Emerging Technologies Librarian at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. The role focuses on AI literacy and the responsible use of emerging technologies in higher education.

The incumbent will design instructional materials, advise faculty, and conduct workshops for students and staff, contributing to digital literacy initiatives