Research Data Librarian Job at Inside Higher Ed in Hempstead

About Hofstra At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity 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 a wide range of 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. Hofstra’s location in Hempstead, NY provides a campus setting that blends suburban living with nearby New York City opportunities. Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to build a diverse and inclusive community. Position Details Position Title Research Data Librarian Position Number 896424 School/Division Library Operations Department Department of 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 Librarian in the Department of Technical and Digital Library Services. The successful candidate will help develop and implement Library services that support Hofstra researchers with data management, organization, analysis, preservation, and sharing. The University Library supports Hofstra University’s mission of providing a quality education and fostering the free and open exchange of ideas, collaboration, and academic freedom. 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 sponsor-mandated data management and sharing requirements, working with the Office for Research and Sponsored Programs 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 privacy, ethics, attribution, and documentation when working with data. Provide guidance, support, and educational programming to assist researchers in data analysis, visualization, and evaluation techniques, collaborating with other university units as appropriate. Educate and inform the campus community about data curation and preservation practices in relation to scholarly communication endeavors. 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 other related duties as assigned. Qualifications ALA accredited M.L.S/M.L.I.S. degree is 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 related research data services. Preferred Qualifications Additional graduate degree preferred (required for initial appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank). Experience providing research data services. Knowledge of text analysis and/or visualization tools such as Python, R, or Tableau. Experience working in an academic or research library, or as part of a research team that has stewarded their research outputs. 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 Curriculum vitae Email address and phone number of three professional references All applications received by January 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to William.Caniano@hofstra.edu Deadline Open until filled Tenure Track Yes Date Posted 10/22/2025 EEO Statement Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Salary/Salary Range $80,000-$85,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr