Data Instruction and Outreach Librarian - Library Job at University of Californi

Data Instruction and Outreach Librarian - Library

Position Overview

Position title: Associate Librarian-Temporary

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. Current salary scale: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t26-b.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $80,349-$102,121.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: As early as January 2025. Start date is flexible.

Position duration: This is a two-year, temporary full-time appointment with the possibility of renewal for one additional year based on funding and performance.

Responsibilities

The Data Instruction and Outreach Librarian works in partnership with the Library Data Services Program to provide instructional services, data support, and outreach to researchers, faculty, and students. Key responsibilities include developing scaffolded data instruction for undergraduates, teaching workshops, consulting on data literacy, ethics, analysis, and visualization, collaborating with subject librarians, integrating AI tools ethically, engaging with the Research Data Management Program, supporting open research practices, participating in library-wide governance, and contributing to shared decision-making.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program.

Additional Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Two years of experience providing reference and instructional services in an academic or professional setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited institution program or equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment to Library values.
• Demonstrated analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective instruction and training related to digital literacy, artificial intelligence, technology skills, and/or research data management.
• Experience with Python, R, Jupyter, GitHub, and/or Unix Shell.
• Participation in The Carpentries or other data science education program.
• Experience working effectively with all staff in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders in an academic environment.
• Experience accessing, creating, analyzing, or manipulating qualitative and/or quantitative data for academic research purposes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of data ethics including awareness of AI, data privacy, security, and bias.

Application Requirements

Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter. Reference requirements: 3-5 references (contact information only). Apply at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05126.

Job Location

Berkeley, CA

Equal Opportunity

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.