Director of the Library, Harold F. Johnson Library, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA
Posted May 21, 2025
Description
Hampshire College seeks an enthusiastic and strategic Director of the Library to lead the Harold F. Johnson Library into its next chapter—as a dynamic, inclusive, and responsive center for learning at the heart of an innovative academic community. The Director leads a small, dedicated team in delivering outstanding library services while building deep partnerships students, faculty, and staff across the campus and within the Five College Consortium. With responsibilities that span strategic planning, research instruction, collections strategy, stewardship of archives, and budget management, the Director seeks the integration of library programs into the academic and co-curricular life of the college, strong campus and consortia partnerships, and a balance of visionary planning with daily operational leadership.
At Hampshire, we value innovation, independent inquiry, and community engagement. We’re looking for someone who believes in the power of libraries to transform learning—who brings curiosity and purpose to their work. The ideal candidate will bring a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a generous vision of how an academic library can foster intellectual exploration, discovery, and belonging. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is located on a beautiful rural campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. We provide residential undergraduate education to nearly 900 students.
Position Type: Full Time
Schedule: 35 Hours a week
Pay Range/ Status: $90,000 – 95,000 / Exempt
Location: Hampshire College Campus in Amherst, MA
Reports to: VP of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty
Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2025
Please see here for more information.
How to Apply:
Please submit via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/:
- A cover letter, including a statement addressing your approach to justice, equity and antiracism (JEA) in leadership philosophy and practice.
- Resume/CV.
- Names/phone numbers of three professional references.
Applications received by June 15, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.