Research and Learning Services Librarian - Engineering, Sciences and AI

About the role

Hofstra University Library is hiring a tenure-track Research and Learning Services Librarian for Engineering, Sciences and AI in the Department of Research and Learning Services. The librarian provides research and instructional support to students and faculty in computing, engineering and the natural sciences and advances AI initiatives within the library and the wider campus. The position is full-time and will be filled at the Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor rank, depending on qualifications.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate information literacy into curricula and provide research support to students and faculty in computing, engineering and the natural sciences
• Cultivate relationships with faculty, centers, programs and projects to embed library resources and services in teaching, learning and research
• Work with the Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching, and Assessment
• Develop and deliver workshops, credit-bearing course modules, tutorials and online lessons, including AI instruction on ethical, practical and critical uses of generative and applied AI
• Train librarians on the effective use of AI tools
• Provide reference services, research consultations, library instruction and specialized programs, in person and online
• Carry out collection development in line with department policy
• Take part in library and professional activities, and conduct research, publish and participate in scholarly work for tenure review

Required profile

• M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. degree from an ALA-accredited program
• Experience providing public services in academic libraries
• Experience providing library instruction
• Familiarity with information use and research practices in computing, engineering and the natural sciences
• Familiarity with AI literacy standards and discipline-specific information literacy standards
• Experience using Springshare applications such as LibAnswers, LibChat and LibGuides
• An additional graduate degree, scholarship and university service are required for tenure consideration

Required skills

• SpringShares applications (LibAnswers, LibChat, LibGuides)
• Preferred: working knowledge of WorldCat Discovery and OCLC library management systems

What we offer

• Starting salary range of $75,000-$85,000
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents
• Retirement plan with university contributions

Applications are submitted through the university's application portal with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three professional references; applications received by December 31, 2026, will be considered.