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Job title: Assistant Professor, Library (AI & Digital Literacy Librarian)

Job description: The Community College of Rhode Island seeks an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered librarian to serve as our new AI & Digital Literacy Librarian at the Newport Campus. The CCRI Library serves students, faculty, and staff at four campus locations (Lincoln, Newport, Providence, and Warwick). This is a full-time, 12-month calendar-year, faculty position that will be hired in the rank of Assistant Professor.

As the sole librarian serving the campus, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape library services, build meaningful campus partnerships, and lead initiatives that support digital literacy, information fluency, and responsible engagement with artificial intelligence.

The CCRI Library is committed to advancing equitable access to technology and information, fostering critical thinking and digital fluency, and supporting student success in an evolving educational landscape. The AI & Digital Literacy Librarian will play a key role in helping students, faculty, and staff thoughtfully and ethically engage with AI tools, digital resources, and information systems.  Apply here by June 29.

Requirements/Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional library experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI tools, digital literacy concepts, and emerging educational technologies.
• Understanding of AI technologies, including large language models, prompt generation, limitations, and training bias.
• Experience providing instruction, research support, or educational programming.
• Familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
• Experience with electronic information resources, online databases, and web-based research tools.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with an Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in troubleshooting hardware/software issues and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and supporting diverse learners and communities.

Hours & Compensation: 

• On-site in Newport, Rhode Island
•  Salary range: $77,083 - $83,372
• Comprehensive benefits package 
• Faculty union