Research Data Librarian

Hofstra PA; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hofstra University Library in Hempstead, NY seeks a tenure-track Research Data Librarian in the Department of Technical and Digital Library Services. The librarian will develop and implement data management, organization, analysis, preservation, and sharing services to support Hofstra researchers.

The appointment is tenure-track at Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor rank, with responsibilities including data curation, repository work, and scholarly contribution.

Qualifications

• ALA accredited M.L.S./M.L.I.S. degree is required.
• Knowledge of data management, curation, and preservation principles.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently and stay current with trends.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess campus research data management needs with stakeholders.
• Develop plan to provide and sustain data services for the university's research mission.
• Assist researchers with sponsor-mandated data management and sharing requirements.
• Advise on repository requirements and manage repository systems.
• Promote responsible data practices, privacy, ethics, and documentation.
• Provide guidance on data analysis, visualization, and evaluation techniques.
• Educate campus on data curation and preservation for scholarly work.
• Conduct research to meet library promotion criteria.
• Serve on university and department committees and teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Initiative & flexibility

Lifelong learning

Education

MLS/M.L.S./M.L.I.S. required

Additional graduate degree preferred

Tools

Python

R

Tableau

Job description

Position Title

Research Data Librarian

Position Number

896424

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 together 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 considerations of 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, working together with other university units as appropriate.
• Educate and inform the campus community about data curation and preservation practices and strategies as they relate 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 Quals Summary

• Additional graduate degree preferred (required for initial appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank).
• 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.

All applications received by January 31, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Deadline

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

Additional Information

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.

*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

Documents needed to apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• References
• Cover Letter
• Email address and phone number of three professional references

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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