Yale University

Librarian for Computational Theology

Yale University$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in library science or related fields
  • Strong computational skills with programming languages like Python and JavaScript
  • Excellent communication skills for articulating complex ideas
  • Proven project management and organizational abilities
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills for collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Provide reference and research support on computational theology and AI
  • Coordinate meetings and assist students in the Computational Theology Lab
  • Select and manage print and electronic theological resources
  • Collaborate with staff on digital imaging and preservation
  • Act as a liaison to library technical services

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Engagement with regional and international professional societies
  • Participation in university-wide initiatives
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Contributions to a diverse community at Yale
Full Job Description

Overview

TheYaleDivinityLibrary seeksalibrarian toadvance theDivinity Library9;sservicesrelated toartificial intelligence,emerging technologies,digital imaging,and digital preservation.Thislibrarianwillserve asa memberof ateam of subject specialists at the Divinity Libraryprovidingoutreach to students and faculty. TheLibrarian forComputational Theologywill also coordinate with functional specialists at the Divinity Library andacross the University Library toassistwithtechnicalservicesworkflows.

Reporting to the Director of the Divinity Library, theLibrarian forComputational Theologyparticipatesin library,school,and university-wide committees and task forces,andengageswithregional, national, and international professionalsocieties.

This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 1 to Librarian 3 based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at:http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions.

The budgeted salary for this position is $70,000-95,000.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong computational skills, with a solid understanding ofprogramming languages such asPython, JavaScript,andXQuery, code notebooks such asJupyter, Observable,and GoogleColab, andtoolchains forapplyingartificial intelligence.

2. Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to effectively communicate conceptual ideas and design rationales visually, verbally, and in writing.

3. Strongproject management and organizational skills. Ability to solve problems creatively and manage complex workflows. Ability to apply a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities.

4. Outstandinginterpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively and build partnerships with varied groups in a complex and rapidly changing team environment.

5. Demonstrated ability creating digital projects with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.

6. Demonstrated ability providing consultation, instruction,and outreach services to students and faculty.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Earned doctoral degree in theology or in a relevant discipline such as information science, computer science, or philosophy,strongly preferred.

2. Facility with cloud computingandhigh-performance computingsystems.

3. Experienceselecting biographical materials and managingacquisitionworkflows.

4. Ability to function effectively in a library management system (LMS).

Principal Responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities

1. Provides reference services and research support for topics related to computational theology, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and metadatadiscovery.

2. Participates in the Computational Theology Lab at the Divinity Library, coordinating meetings,assistingstudents with project management, fostering reproducible research, and writing grant proposals.

3. Serves as a selector for print,serialsand e-resources in a designated area of theological inquiry.

4. Coordinates with staff members at the Divinity Library and elsewhere around digital imaging and preservation services.

5. Functions as a liaison to library information technology and technical services units.

Required Education and Experience

1. Master's degree from an ALA ccredited library school. In selected instances, a post egree in a related discipline maysubstitutefor a master's degree in library science.

2. Master egreefroman ATS-accredited divinity school or seminaryora master egree inreligiousstudies orrelatedfield.

Job Posting Date

02/23/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Library

Compensation Grade Profile

(LIB)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $145,250.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit 4Learn about background checks4 under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It9s Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate9s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role9s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.


About Yale University

Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Yale has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a range of academic fields. The university is known for its strong liberal arts program, as well as its professional schools of law, business, and medicine. Yale has produced numerous notable alumni, including five U.S. Presidents and 20 Nobel laureates.
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