AI Literacy & Emerging Technologies Librarian

TrulyHired; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks an AI & Emerging Literacies Librarian to lead innovative learning opportunities in AI literacy and other emerging literacies for undergraduates, emphasizing ethical decision-making, responsible use, and critical analysis of societal impact.

The position participates in the Libraries' Digital Literacy & Learning Engagement Unit, collaborates across campus, and drives program planning, teaching, and strategic initiatives in a fast-changing digital world.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS or MIS from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience delivering instruction to undergraduate students.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement with AI ethics (bias, privacy, IP).
• Experience developing educational programming related to AI literacy, media literacy, or digital literacy.
• Demonstrated use of AI literacy theories in education settings.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop learning opportunities for AI literacy and emerging literacies.
• Support ethical decision-making and critical analysis of AI societal impact.
• Collaborate on campus projects and connect programs across units.
• Participate in Digital Literacy & Learning Engagement Unit through teaching and consultations.
• Stay current with trends and plan for future literacy needs.

Skills

MLS/MLIS degree

Undergrad instruction

AI ethics

AI literacy programming

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's in Library and Information Science

Job description

Virginia Tech seeks an AI & Emerging Literacies Librarian to lead innovative learning opportunities in AI literacy and other emerging literacies for undergraduates, emphasizing ethical decision-making, responsible use, and critical analysis of societal impact.

The position participates in the Libraries' Digital Literacy & Learning Engagement Unit, collaborates across campus, and drives program planning, teaching, and strategic initiatives in a fast-changing digital world.