AI & Emerging Literacies Librarian

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The AI & Emerging Literacies Librarian at Virginia Tech contributes to critical literacy education and student learning in a rapidly evolving digital world. The role focuses on designing AI literacy experiences, ethical decision‑making, and responsible use of technology for undergraduates.

Working within the Libraries’ Digital Literacy & Learning Engagement Unit, the librarian collaborates across campus to connect programs, assess literacy needs, and advance emerging literacies through team

Qualifications

• A terminal degree in a field related to the job duties, such as an MLS/MLIS/MIS from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience delivering instruction or educational programming to undergraduate students.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement with ethical issues related to artificial intelligence.
• Experience developing educational programming related to AI literacy, media literacy, and digital literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to apply theories and best practices for AI literacy in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and partnership skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Instruction experience

AI ethics literacy

Education programming

AI literacy pedagogy

Communication & collaboration

Education

MLS/MLIS/MIS from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Job Description

The AI & Emerging Literacies Librarian contributes to critical literacy education and student learning in a rapidly evolving digital world. The core duties of this position involve developing a variety of learning opportunities related to artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and other emerging literacies, with a focus on supporting ethical decision-making, responsible use, and critical analysis of societal impact. This position will contribute to student proficiency related to assessing the capabilities of AI tools and experimenting with their use. Building on existing digital literacy initiatives and ongoing work across campus, this position will seek opportunities to contribute to collaborative projects, make connections between programs, and to identify gaps where further literacy programming is needed. The AI & Emerging Literacies Librarian also participates as an active member of the Libraries’ Digital Literacy & Learning Engagement Unit through a variety of team teaching and consultation, participation in collaborative events and projects, and ongoing strategic planning. This position will keep up with trends in the field and continue to look ahead towards needs for other emerging literacies as technology continues to change.

Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree in a field related to the job duties, such as a Masters in Library and/or Information Science (MLS, MLIS, MIS, etc) from an ALA-accredited graduate program
• Experience providing instruction or educational programming to undergraduate students
• Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement with ethical issues related to artificial intelligence, including bias, misinformation, intellectual property, environmental impact, and data privacy
• Experience developing educational programming related to AI literacy, media literacy, and/or digital literacy
• Demonstrated experience with applying current theories, frameworks, and/or best practices for AI literacy in an educational setting
• Excellent communication and partnership skills with the ability to engage in cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating instructional videos, infographics, and other digital learning objects
• Demonstrated experience with or coursework related to learning theories, critical pedagogy, and/or instructional design
• An active research agenda demonstrated through published scholarly work

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular-Continued Appointment Track/Assistant Professor

Salary Information

$68,000 minimum dependent on qualifications and experience

Hours per week

40 hours

Review Date

10/14/26

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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