About Hofstra:

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.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra’s location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title:

Humanities Librarian – Adjunct Faculty

Position Number:

999971

School/Division:

Library Operations

Department:

Research and Technical Services

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Part-Time

Description:

The University Library is pleased to invite applications for the appointment of an adjunct Humanities Librarian in the Department of Research and Technical Services. The Humanities Librarian will act as the liaison librarian/subject specialist primarily to the Department of English in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The librarian in this position will incorporate practices of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility into their delivery of in-person and virtual reference services, library instruction, individualized research support, and collection development activities.

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. The Humanities Librarian’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as liaison primarily to the Department of English with responsibility for outreach, instruction, research consultation, and collection development.

• Creates and maintains library guides, handouts, tutorials, and other learning objects related to subject specialist/liaison activities.

• Provides both virtual and in-person reference services.

• Prepares and submits monthly engagement statistics.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Available Monday-Friday, day and evening hours as assigned.

Qualifications:

• An ALA accredited M.L.S./M.L.I.S. degree.

• Experience providing reference services.

• Experience providing instruction, developing educational programming, and development of instructional materials.

• Availability: 22 hours weekly; Monday evenings 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday hours, early mornings and late evenings as required.

• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility within teaching, learning, and engagement services and experiences.

Preferred Quals Summary:

• Second master’s degree in a related discipline required for appointment at Assistant Professor rank.
• Working knowledge of Worldcat Discovery/OCLC LMS and related systems.

Special Instructions:

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement included in your cover letter on how you will contribute to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility within the department, as well as in your provision of public services and teaching.
• Email address and phone number of three professional references

All applications received by July 1, 2024, will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee.

Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

No

Date Posted:

05/21/2024

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:

$54.15 (Instructor); $65.06 (Assistant) per hour