Stanford University is hiring : AI & Technology Initiatives Librarian, Stanford L

Overview

AI & Technology Initiatives Librarian, Stanford Law School. This is a Hybrid position.

NOTE : This position has been deemed critical / has specific funding, has been approved by the Law School for posting, and is exempt from the hiring freeze.

AI & Technology Initiatives Librarian : Innovation that is secure, accessible, and student-centered advances Stanford Law School’s teaching and research. The AI & Technology Initiatives Librarian identifies, evaluates, and implements state-of-the-art legal technology through risk-aware pilots and thoughtful rollouts. Working across the library, IT, and faculty, this role turns pedagogical goals into reliable services that expand capability while protecting privacy and equity.

Job Purpose

The AI & Technology Initiatives Librarian bridges pedagogical goals and technological solutions, focusing on operational and user-experience innovation. The incumbent leads the library’s AI & Technology program, developing long-term strategy, policies, and services that ensure emerging tools are responsibly and sustainably integrated into teaching and research. This includes managing pilots with risk controls, setting program-level goals, and coordinating with IT, faculty, and other librarians to scale successful initiatives. The librarian also contributes directly to teaching and developing and delivering workshops, guest lectures, and classroom sessions on emerging technologies, digital literacy, and responsible AI use, ensuring students and faculty build the skills to critically evaluate and apply these tools in their scholarship and practice. This position reports to the Associate Director for Access Services.

CORE DUTIES

• Teaching Responsibilities :

Design and Teach Workshops for students, faculty, and staff on topics such as responsible AI use, technology adoption, and digital accessibility.

Success Metrics

Number of pilots completed; time-to-launch; percent of passing security / privacy / accessibility reviews; ROI / cost metrics; user satisfaction.

OTHER DUTIES

The statements above describe the general nature of work performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time at the University’s discretion.

TECHNOLOGY SCOPE

In addition to AI-specific platforms, this position will work with related (“AI-adjacent”) technologies and software. Examples may include : learning management and course tools (LMS / LTI integrations); legal research and discovery platforms; content management and web publishing; accessibility testing tools; analytics / dashboards; identity and access (Single Sign-On); APIs and light integrations; programming or notebook environments (Python / Jupyter); version control (Git); and service / ticket systems. Experience with any subset is welcome; training will be provided.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Physical Requirements : Primarily a sedentary role involving desk-based computer tasks. May occasionally lift or move objects up to 10 pounds. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working Conditions : Work is performed in a typical office environment. May work extended hours, evenings, and weekends as needed to complete projects or support events.

Work Standards :

Benefits & Professional Development

We are committed to the well-being and growth of our staff. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, effective on the first day of employment, featuring :

The expected pay range for this position is $124,864 to $147,970 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Additional Information

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