Hofstra University is hiring: Research Data Librarian (Tenure Track) in New York

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

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.

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:

• 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:

• Additional graduate degree (required for initial appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank).
• Experience working in an academic or research library, or as part of a research team that has stewarded their research outputs.

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 (including a statement on how you will contribute to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging within the department)
• Email address and phone number of three professional references

All applications received by March 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to Professor Alan Bailin at Alan.Bailin@hofstra.edu.

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 Range: $80,000-$85,000

Hofstra University provides the above salary as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

Documents needed to apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• References
• Cover Letter

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