Senior Assistant Librarian for 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

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California

Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time

Basis: Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: 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 per year). 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.

Application Deadline: Review of applications to

begin February 17, 2026. Position opened until filled (or

recruitment canceled).

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving

Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific

Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the

prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group

of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its

commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to

serving diverse students and has established and actively supports

the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black

excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for

Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and

promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts

towards Latine/x student, faculty, and staff success across campus.

The President's Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to

achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and to

interrogate, disrupt, and transform systemic inequities throughout

the university. CSULB's Beach 2030 University Action

Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher

education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community;

and cultivating resilience.

University

Library

Research and Information Services

The University Library supports the instructional and research

needs of the campus community through its breadth and depth of

collections, exceptional library faculty and staff-led services,

and innovative use of library spaces. Currently, there are 19

full-time equivalent faculty members. Library faculty serve as

subject-specialists and liaisons to CSULB's 63 academic departments

and programs, collectively delivering over 800 instruction sessions

a semester. We work independently and collaboratively to strengthen

student information literacy skills through one-on-one

consultations, one-shot instruction, embedded course instruction,

and modular and scalable eLearning experiences. We ensure that

library collections align with curricular needs and reflect

emerging discipline-specific knowledge. The University library has

one of the largest collections in the California State University

System. It is 8th in the system for print collections, 4th largest

in ongoing subscription access, and 6th in overall library

budgets.

About the Position

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.

This position requires familiarity with discipline-specific

research tools and emerging technologies relevant to engineering

education and practice. The librarian will provide guidance on

AI-powered research and discovery platforms, computational tools,

and specialized databases commonly used in engineering workflows.

The successful candidate will be expected to stay current with

evolving AI applications in engineering research and integrate

appropriate tools into library instruction and consultation

services.

The successful candidate will collaborate with campus partners to

support AI and data literacy initiatives, the ethical use of AI

tools, and computational research practices. Therefore, an

understanding of artificial intelligence, data science, and

emerging technologies and a demonstrated ability to learn and adapt

to emerging digital tools and platforms is highly desirable.

Required Qualifications

• 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. For specific

requirements, please see the

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

instructionally 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 of 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

Duties

• Provide in-person and online reference services at a

service-oriented and all-purpose 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

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the

University's strong commitment to the academic success of all our

students, including students of color, students with disabilities,

students who are first generation to college, veterans, students

with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse

sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit

and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to

serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the

University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise,

perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Learning Opportunities and Benefits

• Library administration enthusiastically encourages

participation in professional development activities, including but

not limited to attending regional and national conferences, and

participating in courses, workshops, and other programs.

• Newly hired librarians are assigned a support team of tenured

and tenure track librarian mentors that provide guidance through

the tenure process.

• Library faculty can participate in Faculty Center and Academic

Technology Services (ATS) professional development programs,

workshops, and sessions aimed at supporting teaching, scholarship,

and service.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB

faculty is located here

CSU Employee Benefits.

How to Apply - Required Documentation

• A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other

experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse

student population (maximum of two pages, single-spaced). For

further information and guidelines, please visit

Student Success Statement

• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred

qualifications

• CV
• Names and contact information for three references (to be

contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you

reach the finalist stage)

• Transcript from institution awarding highest degree
• Transcript from institution with undergraduate or graduate

coursework in engineering, computer science, or related STEM field,

if applicable

• Finalists should be prepared to submit an

official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the

CSULB online application

Requests for information and process should be addressed to:

Library Administration - University Library

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840

[email protected]

Important Notice: CSULB is currently not

sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment for faculty that are

subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential

Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers"

issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for

determining the applicability of the fee.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

A background check

(including a criminal records check and telephone reference check

with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before

any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to

satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the

application status of applicants or continued employment of current

CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated

reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting

Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in

CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of

employment.

Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring

employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is

prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment

outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining

employees working permanently from a business location outside of

the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved

and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of

California.

All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for

ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent

with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies

are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of

individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected

to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety

regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For

more information, the systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/

and questions may be sent to [email protected].

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any

in-person program or activity (onor off-campus) operated or

controlled by the University follow the COVID-19 vaccine

recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health

(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other

relevant indications and comply with other safety measures

established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at

https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/

and questions may be sent to [email protected].

All university program and activities are open and available to all

regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

Consistent with CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state

and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and

employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential

treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.

To access CSULB's full statement on Equal Opportunity and

Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and

Compliance.

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