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Research & Learning Services Librarian (Tenure-Track)

Hofstra University

Job posted to this site on January 14th at 10 : 12am

Application Deadline : March 1st 2025

Full Time

Job Description

The Hofstra University Library is pleased to invite applications for the appointment of a tenure-track Research and Learning Services Librarian in the Department of Research and Learning Services. The Librarian in this position provides research and instructional support to students and faculty in a range of subject areas in the Sciences and Social Sciences. This librarian works in collaboration with other library faculty to create, implement, promote, and expand the services and initiatives of the Hofstra University Library.

The Research and Learning Services Librarian initiates and cultivates relationships with faculty, centers, programs, and projects across campus to actively integrate the resources and services of the Library. This Librarian will have knowledge of research methodologies, grant seeking and writing, and new and evolving technologies to a level that will enable them to advance and deepen library research support to faculty and students.

The University Library supports Hofstra University’s mission of providing a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages and nurtures learning through the free and open exchange of ideas, sharing the University’s commitment to academic freedom and to the transmission, advancement, and preservation of knowledge. The University Library supports the curricular offerings of the University, fulfilling the research and instructional needs of university students, faculty, and administrators through collaboration with these constituents. The University Library recognizes the diverse, multicultural nature of the Hofstra University community and creates collections that reflect these multiple perspectives.

In this position, the successful candidate will be expected to :

• Engage actively with faculty, cultivating collaborative relationships to establish regular and continuous delivery of information literacy instruction and research support to students and faculty.
• Work directly with faculty on disciplinary research, integration of information literacy skills into the curriculum, and identification of open-access instructional resources.
• Collaborate with fellow librarians and student-centered academic partners (e.g., First Year Program; The Writing Center; Center for Academic Excellence) to support student success and retention through information literacy instruction and research support.
• Provide reference services, research consultations, library instruction, and specialized programs, both in-person and online to students, faculty and staff.
• Perform collection development duties according to department policy.
• Work with the Resource Engagement and Acquisitions Librarian to monitor collections in subject areas, oversee individual title funds, and facilitate collections work.
• Conduct research and scholarly activities to meet the Hofstra University Library criteria for promotion and tenure.
• Serve on University and department committees, task forces, and teams.
• Perform professional service to the Hofstra University Library, the University, and the larger profession.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce and work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Summary

Special Instructions

This is a tenure-track faculty position. It will be filled at either the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor rank, depending on qualifications. An additional graduate degree, scholarship, and university service are required for tenure consideration. Please upload the following with your application for consideration :

All applications received by March 1, 2025 will receive full consideration.

Applications must be submitted here :

Inquiries only should be directed to Professor Alan Bailin at Alan.Bailin@hofstra.edu .

Deadline : Open until filled

Tenure Track : Yes

EEO Statement : Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary / Salary Range : $80,000-$85,000

Location

Hofstra University, Axinn Library, Hempstead, NY 11549

Compensation

80,000 - $85,000 yearly

Application URL or Email

Apply online here

Submit specified application materials to Alan.Bailin@hofstra.edu .

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Salary : $80,000 - $85,000