Director of Research & Learning, Sciences & Social Sciences

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Head of Research and Learning for Sciences & Social Sciences to lead liaison librarians and advance research and teaching support. This onsite role shapes engagement with departments, campus partners, and programs to support forward-looking initiatives in sciences and social sciences.

The position emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and ongoing professional growth, with a focus on evidence-based assessment of library services, collections, and programs

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS is required or an equivalent combination of degree and library experience.
• 3+ years experience supervising and mentoring staff, chairing committees, and leading projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish collaborative strategies with departments and campus centers to lead liaison librarians.
• Guide teaching and learning and assess forward-looking research support strategies.
• Align library services with evolving sciences and social sciences needs.
• Contribute to evidence-based assessment informing collections and programming.
• Shape the liaison librarian role to meet community needs and change.
• Participate in committees and professional organizations to stay current.

Skills

MLS/MLIS

Staff supervision

Leadership

Change management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Scholarly communications

Research support

Collection development

Professional growth

Education

MLS/MLIS or equivalent

Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Head of Research and Learning for Sciences & Social Sciences to lead liaison librarians and advance research and teaching support. This onsite role shapes engagement with departments, campus partners, and programs to support forward-looking initiatives in sciences and social sciences.

The position emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and ongoing professional growth, with a focus on evidence-based assessment of library services, collections, and programs