Assistant​/Associate Director of Reference and Instructional Services

Assistant/Associate Director of Reference and Instructional Services

Position Title
- Assistant/Associate Director of Reference and Instructional Services

Position Number - 898219

Position Category
- Administration

School/Division
- School of Law

Full-Time or Part-Time
- Full-Time

Reporting to the Director of the Law Library, the Assistant/Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for reference, research, and instructional services. This position carries administrative and supervisory responsibilities and involves collaborating with other law librarians to develop, deliver, and expand library services for students and faculty. The Assistant/Associate Director advances strategic goals by contributing to planning, assessment, budgeting, and policy development, as well as personnel administration and evaluation.

The position supports the educational, scholarship, and service missions of Hofstra Law and the University. This is a full-time position, with a limited and negotiable hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reference, Research, and User Services Management
• Policy Development, Strategic Planning, and Organizational Leadership
• Teaching and Instruction Leadership
• Budget, Collection Development, Technology, and Repository Collaboration
• Professional Development and Staff Growth
• Administrative and Co-Leadership Responsibilities

Qualifications - J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program. 3-7 years of progressively responsible academic law library experience in reference, research services, or instruction. One year of supervisory experience. Demonstrated excellence in legal research, teaching or training, and user-centered public services. Experience with project management and performance evaluation processes. Familiarity with current and emerging legal research technologies and strong data and assessment skills.

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial environment. Excellent written and oral communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coordinating a law library teaching program. Experience designing outcomes-based instruction and assessment. Experience with data analytics or digital information systems, including web content management or repository oversight. Record of professional engagement through AALL or similar associations.

Salary/Salary Range - $112,000 - $140,000

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.

Documents needed to apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter (Including Salary Requirement)
• References