Research Services & Artificial Intelligence Librarian (FA188)

About Longwood University

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a
distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in
1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic
two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It
maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a
nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites applications for a Research Services & Artificial Intelligence
Librarian (FA188) in the Greenwood Library.

In addition to traditional academic librarian responsibilities, the Research Services
&
Artificial Intelligence Librarian is a dynamic role responsible for supporting Longwood University’s engagement with AI in research
and
instruction. Reporting to the Dean of Greenwood Library, this position serves as the primary coordinator for the library’s AI literacy
initiatives, developing structured programming to help students and faculty navigate the ethical, informational, and educational
implications of machine learning in higher education.

Responsibilities:

Traditional Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research consultation across disciplines.
• Teach information literacy, including AI literacy, and research
  skills through workshops and classroom instruction.
• Participate in collection development.
• Collaborate with faculty to
  support curriculum development and resource integration.
• Facilitate the creation and adoption of low- and no-cost course
  materials.

AI Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the library’s AI literacy
  initiatives, including workshops, research guides, and course-integrated instruction focused on the ethical and effective use and critical
  evaluation of AI.
• Stay current with rapid developments in AI and emerging technologies, communicating key trends and recommendations
  to library staff and campus partners.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders, such as Information Technology Services (ITS), the
  Digital Education Collaborative (DEC), Office of Student Conduct & Integrity, and the Center for Faculty Enrichment (CAFE), to
  contribute to
  university-wide AI policies and digital initiatives.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is
required to work
in person on Longwood University’s campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science
  (MLS/MLIS) from an
  ALA-accredited program.
• Demonstrated experience with library research support and instruction.
• Excellent
  communication and
  interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technological concepts to non-expert
  audiences.
• Knowledge of AI tools
  (e.g., language models, citation generators, AI-based research tools).
• Demonstrated
  knowledge of the ethical, legal, and social
  implications of AI, particularly regarding bias, transparency, and intellectual
  property.
• Proven ability to work both independently
  and collaboratively in a rapidly changing technological environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience
  providing AI-related services within a research or academic library
  setting.
• Second graduate degree in a relevant academic
  discipline.

Additional Information:

This
is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt
position. The anticipated salary range for this
position will be $59,000 to $63,000 annually. A successful
fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps,
Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged
to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this
position to include:

• State health and
  dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may
  include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13
  holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match
  available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care
  insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various
  services, including Verizon
• Educational
  benefits for most employees
• Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for
  employees

In compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested,
reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide
access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note
the presence of a disability on your application. If,
however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process,
please contact the Office of Human Resources at
434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per
CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact
information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A
diversified workforce is an important part of our
strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of
applications will begin 10/1/2026, and will continue
until the position is filled; position posted 8/18/2026. To apply for this position,
qualified applicants must complete the online
information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):

• Letter of
  interest
• Resume
• Names and
  contact details for three references

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