Title: Research Data Librarian (Tenure Track)
Department: Technical and Digital Library Services
Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time
Description:
The Hofstra University Library is pleased to invite applications for the appointment of a tenure-track
Research Data Services Librarian in the Department of Technical and Digital Library Services. The
successful candidate will support the Library’s data management and curation initiatives, helping to
develop and provide services that support faculty, researchers, 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:
• Work with a team of key university stakeholders to analyze and assess current campus research
data management needs, and to collaboratively develop research data initiatives, services, and
future directions.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of a plan for the Library to provide and
sustain data
• services to support the University’s research mission.
• Assist researchers in complying with funder-mandated data management and sharing
requirements, working together with the Office of Sponsored Research and other university units
as appropriate.
• Advise on repository requirements and infrastructure, and assist in the implementation and
management of repository systems and services.
• Advocate for the value of responsible data practices and reproducibility, emphasizing
considerations of privacy, ethics, attribution, and documentation when working with data.
• Educate and inform the campus community about data curation and preservation practices and
strategies as they relate to scholarly communication endeavors.
• Work collaboratively across the Hofstra Libraries to support Open Educational Resource
initiatives.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce and work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• ALA accredited M.L.S/M.L.I.S. degree required.
• Working knowledge of fundamental research data management and curation best practices,
publisher and funder public access requirements, and data preservation principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse
stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility, and ability to work both collaboratively and
independently.
• Strong commitment to staying current with emerging trends and developments in data
management and open scholarship.
• Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment.
Preferred Qualifications Summary
• An additional graduate degree for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
• Knowledge of scholarly communication and the academic library environment.
• Familiarity with how information is used, and research is conducted in the Sciences and Social
Sciences.
• Ability to use emerging technologies effectively to deliver training.
• Experience with or training in instructional design concepts.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of WorldCat Discovery/OCLC Library Management System and related
systems.
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:
• Cover letter (include a statement on how you will contribute to inclusion, diversity, equity, and
belonging within the department)
• Curriculum vitae
• Email address and phone number of three professional references
All applications received by March 1, 2025 will receive full consideration.
Applications must be submitted here: https://tinyurl.com/hofstralibjobs
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
