AI Specialist - #Staff (Baltimore)

AI Specialist

We are seeking an AI Specialist to lead and 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 Manager of Digital Scholarship and Data Services, the AI Specialist will lead the development of AI research support services at the libraries. As the Libraries' go-to expert on AI tools, methods, and responsible use, they will empower the Hopkins community to integrate AI into research and learning in ways that are technically sound, ethically grounded, and aligned with institutional values. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of computation, scholarly inquiry, and public responsibility. The successful candidate will bring experience with machine learning or natural language processing, a deep knowledge of the evolving AI landscape, and a strong interest in helping researchers and scholars navigate the rapidly changing terrain of responsible AI use.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and lead workshops, guides, and training that foster AI literacy and encourage the thoughtful and responsible integration of AI tools into research design and academic writing.
• Develop user-facing resources such as guides, tutorials, and code notebooks to support researchers in learning and applying AI methods and using AI tools independently.
• Develop and promote guidance on ethical and responsible AI use, including best practices for ethical integration, attribution of AI-generated content, and compliance with institutional and disciplinary standards and policies.
• Collaborate with campus partnersincluding academic departments, the Data Science and AI Institute, Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation, and IT@JHto support shared goals around research innovation and AI.
• Collaborate across the libraries to develop an AI staff training program that equips librarians with the knowledge and skills to support patrons on AI-related questions, tools, and ethical considerations.
• Conduct outreach and build relationships with researchers, faculty, and students on their evolving needs around AI.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title : AI Services Advisor

Role / Level / Range : ATP / 04 / PF

Starting Salary Range : $85,500 - $149,800 Annually

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : M-F, 8 : 30am-5pm

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : Remote

Department name : GIS & Data Services

Personnel area : Libraries

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range. Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more : https : / / hr.jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

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, or status as a protected veteran. EEO is the Law https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf