I-Know Digital Literacy and Emerging Technologies, Assistant/Associate Librarian (AI)

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States; onsite, 12-month position

Salary: $4,666.67–$5,166.67 monthly, approximately $56,000–$62,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Company

hirify.global is a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving R2 doctoral research institution within the Texas A&M University System. The Mary and Jeff Bell Library supports teaching, research, and community engagement.

What you will do

• Monitor AI tools, applications, and other emerging technologies relevant to higher education, translating developments into practical guidance and instructional content.
• Design accessible instructional materials on the ethical, critical, and effective use of AI and technology in information-seeking and research.
• Advise faculty and collaborate across disciplines to integrate digital literacy and AI literacy into curricula.
• Conduct workshops and training for faculty and students on digital literacy, responsible technology use, AI, and emerging trends.
• Assess digital literacy initiatives using learning outcomes data and other metrics, and contribute to institutional guidelines for ethical technology use.
• Supervise an I-Know student employee supporting digital literacy initiatives and technology-related projects.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or an equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Experience delivering instruction in information literacy, digital literacy, educational technology, or closely related areas, including responsible use of emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of generative AI and its implications for teaching, learning, research, information literacy, and academic integrity in higher education.
• Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving skills applied to instructional, technological, or organizational challenges.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning, WCAG or other accessibility standards, or pedagogical methods supporting diverse learning styles and abilities.
• For Associate Librarian rank, at least five years of experience at assistant librarian or comparable rank.
• All required application documentation must be submitted for consideration.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation; all positions are security-sensitive.

Nice to have

• Experience in higher education, academic libraries, or student learning environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and collaborations in a dynamic environment.
• Experience developing curricula, learning outcomes, instructional materials, or online learning content.
• Experience assessing student learning, instructional effectiveness, or program outcomes through qualitative or quantitative methods.
• Experience using AI research assistants such as Perplexity, Scite, Elicit, or NotebookLM.
• Experience using learning management systems and instructional design technologies.
• Enthusiasm for exploring new digital and emerging-technology methods.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank.
• Work within a library supporting digital literacy, teaching, research, and responsible technology use.
• Position start date: Spring 2027.
• Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued September 19, 2025, and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

Hiring process

• Submit an application through the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi careers portal by December 14, 2026.
• Include a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and three professional references with each reference’s name, address, title, telephone number, and email address.