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Position Title: Adjunct Humanities Librarian School/Division: Library Operations Department: Department of Research & Learning Part-Time DESCRIPTION: Hofstra University Library is pleased to invite applications for an Adjunct Humanities Librarian in the Department of Research & Learning at Hofstra University. The Department of Research & Learning welcomes applications for librarians with expertise in the Humanities. The adjunct 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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: -Serves as liaison 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. -Required availability: 22 hours weekly; Monday evenings 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. are required; daytime hours Tuesday through Friday as assigned are required. Some other evenings are possible. Start date September 1, 2025. QUALIFICATIONS: -An ALA accredited M.L.S./M.L.I.S. degree is required. Second master’s degree in a related discipline required for appointment at Assistant Professor rank. -Experience providing reference services. -Experience providing instruction, developing educational programming, and development of instructional materials. -Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, belonging, and accessibility within teaching, learning, and engagement services and experiences. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Working knowledge of Worldcat Discovery/OCLC Library Management System and related systems is preferred. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit the following for consideration through the Apply for this job link on https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/5410 : -Cover letter with a statement included 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. -Curriculum vitae with e-mail address and phone number. -Email address and phone number of three professional references All applications received by May 15, 2025, will receive full consideration. Inquiries (not applicant materials) should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee Prof. Margaret Burke at Margaret.Burke@hofstra.edu . Deadline: Open until filled Tenure Track: No Date Posted: 04/14/2025 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: Hourly wage by rank: Instructor: $55.00; Assistant: $65.00.

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