Entry Level Library Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Are you someone with an interest in designing instruction which will optimize how we learn in an AI-infused world? If so, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity at Cornell University Library.
The Teaching & Learning department is seeking applications for an AI Literacy Librarian (Assistant Librarian / entry level rank).
The Opportunity: The AI Literacy Librarian will collaborate with librarians and faculty to design instruction, outreach, and assessment which will promote baseline critical thinking around the use, evaluation, and ethics of AI. The successful candidate will also serve as a lead partner for the library's in-house professional development efforts concerning AI and related digital tools. This role is a primarily creative, collaborative, and strategic one, perfect for information professionals with a strong interest in contributing to undergraduate learning.
Reporting to the Head of Teaching and Learning, the AI Literacy Librarian will help to grow a new department. The Teaching and Learning unit will champion the integration of multiple literacies across the curriculum, foster pedagogical innovation, and lead efforts to assess the impact of undergraduate educational initiatives. This work will be developed in close collaboration with the Head of Teaching and Learning, and this librarian will receive various forms of mentorship and training as part of an organizational culture dedicated to professional growth.
Librarians at Cornell University hold academic appointments as Research, Teaching, and Extension faculty. The incumbent must meet Cornell University Library requirements for Research, Teaching, and Extension (RTE) faculty promotion and reappointment through engagement in service and scholarship activities.
Candidate Profile:

• A master's degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline
• Up to three years of relevant professional experience in higher education or librarianship;
• Formal training and/or experience with the design and delivery of instruction;
• Demonstrated interest in critical thinking about the use of AI tools and its impacts on the research and learning process;
• Demonstrated ability to continuously learn new skills, technologies, and methods and to apply those to your work;
• Proven ability to foster positive work relationships and to collaborate in a team environment;
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to fostering learning, research, service and/or outreach in a diverse community

Additionally, we would prefer any of the following:

• Experience collaborating with librarians and/or faculty to design instruction featuring emergent technologies and literacies;
• Demonstrated experience in assessing instructional effectiveness and / or student learning;
• Emerging commitment to scholarship and professional relationships / service.

Work Location:
This position is located in Ithaca, New York, with the potential to enter into a flexible work arrangement consistent with university policies. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate a flexible work arrangement at any time.
The New York convenience of employer guidelines requires New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.
How to Apply:
All candidates must apply online via the Cornell Careers site. For full consideration, please include the following with your application:

• A cover letter that addresses your interests and experience related to these positions. A Curriculum Vitae.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a viable pool of applicants is identified; early submission is strongly encouraged. Although we prefer to receive your application as one, multi-page pdf document, we will accept multiple documents in other formats.

We anticipate filling this positions at the academic rank of Assistant Librarian. The anticipated salary range is $67,500-$77,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Based on Cornell's internal procedures and ranking structure, an Assistant Librarian is an early career/entry level role. Individuals at this rank typically have less than three years of experience in a relevant professional appointment.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes 22 vacation days, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, university retirement contributions, childcare and adoption assistance, and child tuition reimbursement. Funding is available to support professional training and research.
Relocation assistance may be provided.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Consistent with Cornell's practice, appointment to academic positions require candidates to disclose relevant information about their prior employment including whether they have been found to have violated institutional or employer policies related to or governing unlawful discrimination and harassment, academic and research misconduct, or financial misconduct.
About Us: Cornell University is an innovative institution and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff imparts an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contributes creative ideas to further the University's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. Cornell's main campus in Ithaca, New York sits on 2,300 acres in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Ithaca offers a wealth of arts, culture, and outdoor activities while maintaining an eclectic college-town feel. The city has been named one of the top 100 places to live, a top 10 recreation city, a best green place to live, and one of the "foodiest" towns in America. Cornell's global presence includes the Weill Cornell medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.
University Job Title:
Assistant Librarian
Job Family:
Research
Level:
002
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$67,500.00 - $77,000.00
Remote Option Availability:
Hybrid
Company:
Contact Name:
Bonnie Bailey
Contact Email:
bab3@cornell.edu
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2026-06-24