**Details or description**

Hofstra University seeks an innovative Adjunct Reference Librarian with subject specific knowledge in the areas of the Health Sciences and Human Services to work in a collegial environment that emphasizes reference services, collection development, subject-area support via the LibShare suite of apps, and library instruction. Reporting to the Chair of the Research & Technical Services Department, the Adjunct Reference Librarian in this role will join a team of library faculty in providing reference services, collection development, subject-area support via the LibShare suite of apps, and library instruction to the Hofstra academic community. This position is approximately 20 hours per week.

**Responsibilities:**

Provide reference desk services

Perform collection development responsibilities

Support curricula via reference services, collection development, the LibShare suite of apps, and library instruction

Support student and faculty research in the School of Health Sciences and Human Services

Other professional duties as assigned

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities to apply.

**Position requirements:**

ALA-accredited MLS degree required

Reference desk experience required

Knowledge of the LibShare suite of apps required

Teaching or training experience preferred

This position will be filled at either the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank. An additional graduate degree is required for an initial appointment at the Assistant Professor rank.

**Compensation:**

Initial compensation is based on academic rank at appointment.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.

Applications will be reviewed beginning February 22, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume as separate attachments by email (MS Word or pdf attachments only) to contact listed below. No phone calls, please.

Prof. David Woolwine

Chair, Ad Hoc Search Committee

Joan & Donald E. Axinn Library 123 Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 11549

David.Woolwine@hofstra.edu

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Prof. David Woolwine

Chair, Ad Hoc Search Committee

Joan & Donald E. Axinn Library 123 Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 11549

David.Woolwine@hofstra.edu

ADJUNCT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES Hempstead, NY