Head of Research and Learning, Arts & Humanities

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 08/27/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 0022200

Position Title Head of Research and Learning, Arts & Humanities

Hiring Range Minimum $92,100

Hiring Range Maximum $115,100

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Location of Position Hanover, NH Berry 178

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. N/A

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose Provide strategic leadership and vision for a team of liaison librarians advancing the Dartmouth Libraries’ engagement with research and learning for the arts and humanities. Establish collaborative strategies with academic departments and campus partners to support forward-looking research, teaching, and learning initiatives. Contribute to evidence-based assessment efforts informing library collections, programming, and services, primarily in support of the School of Arts & Sciences.

Shape the continued evolution of the liaison librarian role in response to the changing needs and challenges of our community.

This is an onsite only work location position.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• ALA
  -accredited MLS / MLIS, MIS or the equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree or experience working in an academic library.
• 3+ years experience supervising and/or mentoring staff, chairing committees, and leading projects.
• Proven leadership, management, and interpersonal skills which encourage teamwork, collaboration, and relationship building.
• Demonstrated capacity to foster and manage change in a rapidly changing environment and with a diverse community.
• Demonstrated success in applying critical, analytical, and innovative thinking to work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a wide variety of small-group and team environments.
• Knowledge of the evolving scholarly communications landscape with an understanding of the library’s role in the research environment.
• Experience providing research and learning services related to the arts or humanities in an academic library environment.
• Experience participating in collection development in an academic library.
• Evidence of ongoing professional growth and awareness of current and emerging trends in librarianship.

• 5 years of progressively higher administrative responsibilities in an academic library.
• Degree in an arts or humanities discipline.
• Understanding and interest in educational technology and its applications in an academic library.
• Experience with data-intensive research methodologies and related library services.
• Experience with grant writing and development.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Daniel Chamberlain

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Daniel Chamberlain, Associate Dean of Libraries, Research & Digital Strategies

Department Contact's Phone Number

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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