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James Madison University is hiring an AI & Research Services Librarian. The role builds JMU Libraries' AI research support services, helping faculty, students, and research teams use generative AI and machine learning responsibly, ethically, and effectively in their research and scholarly communication. The librarian reports to the Associate Dean of Research & Scholarly Communications and works closely with liaison librarians and technologists.

Highlights

Provide consultations, training, and outreach to students and researchers on applying generative AI and machine learning in a range of research contexts.
Advise on best practices for AI implementation, including algorithmic transparency and accountability, data privacy, and bias and harm mitigation.
Collaborate with Libraries colleagues to assess AI features and systems and their impact on the Libraries' services, mission, and values.
Contribute to AI professional development programs so Libraries employees have consistent knowledge of AI technologies and can better support users.
Advise on the current AI landscape as it affects the research enterprise in higher education, and contribute to the Libraries' ongoing AI strategy.
Hold a master's degree and have direct experience with AI systems, including how open and commercial models and agents work and where their strengths and limitations lie.
Show an ability to teach or develop instructional materials such as workshops, tutorials, or course-integrated sessions, and to explain complex technology to non-expert audiences.
Preferred background includes a degree in library or information science or computer science, working knowledge of LLM evaluation, guardrails, agent deployment, MCP, and RAG, and experience with Python or R.
Pay range of $70,000 to $75,000 for this full-time, non-teaching faculty position in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

AI & Research Services Librarian Full Description

The AI & Research Services Librarian will shape how faculty, students, and research teams engage with artificial intelligence (AI) in research and scholarly communication. This position is designed to help researchers not only use AI, but use it responsibly, ethically, and effectively.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Research & Scholarly Communications, this position will contribute to the development of AI research support services at JMU Libraries. In addition to providing consultation and instruction support to faculty, staff, and students engaging in research, this position will also support professional development in the Libraries.

This AI & Research Services Librarian will join a team focused on research infrastructure and open scholarship and be a close collaborator with liaison librarians and technologists within the Libraries. The successful candidate will contribute to the Libraries’ ongoing AI strategy and advise on the current AI landscape, particularly as it affects the research enterprise in higher education.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide consultations, training, and outreach to students and researchers on the application of AI, specifically generative AI and machine learning, in various research contexts.
Provide guidance on best practices for AI implementation, including algorithmic transparency and accountability, data privacy, and bias and harm mitigation.
Collaborate with Libraries colleagues on AI features or systems assessment and their impact on Libraries’ services, mission, or values.
Contribute to AI professional development programs for Libraries employees to ensure consistent knowledge about AI technologies and better support our users.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree.
Direct experience with artificial intelligence systems, including generative AI and machine learning, including an understanding of how open and commercial models and agents work, and a critical appreciation for their strengths and limitations.
Demonstrated commitment to staying current with emerging trends and developments in AI, federal policies, and digital scholarship.
Familiarity with the ethical, legal, environmental, and social implications of AI, particularly in research contexts.
Demonstrated ability to teach or develop instructional materials including workshops, tutorials, or course-integrated sessions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and communicate complex technology concepts to non-expert audiences.
Demonstrated commitment to building environments that are accessible and welcoming.

Additional Considerations

Degree in library or information science, computer science, or a related field.
Working knowledge of LLM evaluation, local model installs, guardrails, agent deployment, MCP, and RAG concepts to scope and review projects.
Experience with programming languages and tools commonly used in AI, such as Python, R, markdown, and agent/MCP interfaces.

Additional Information

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty). Position Status: Full-Time. Pay Range: $70,000 - $75,000. Beginning Review Date: 12/11/2026.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States; JMU uses the E-Verify system.

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