Assistant Dean & Law Library Director — Lead a Premier Library

Saint Louis University; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University School of Law seeks an innovative leader to serve as Assistant Dean for Library Services or Director of the Vincent C. Immel Law Library.

The role reports to the Dean and works with faculty to shape library policy and advance teaching, scholarship, service, and administration. The position supports collaboration with the University Libraries, supports tenure/tenure-track or senior administrative tracks, and offers opportunities to teach within the law school and engage

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Substantial law library experience demonstrating progressive leadership.
• Vision for the evolving role of law libraries in legal education.
• Commitment to collaborative leadership and community building.

Responsibilities

• Lead library policy alongside the Dean and law faculty.
• Direct a team of librarians and support staff.
• Engage in teaching, scholarship, and administrative leadership within the law school.
• Collaborate with University Libraries and regional consortia (e.g., MALLCO/MAALL).
• Oversee collection management and budget within the law library.

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited institution

Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution

Job description

Saint Louis University School of Law seeks an innovative leader to serve as Assistant Dean for Library Services or Director of the Vincent C. Immel Law Library.

The role reports to the Dean and works with faculty to shape library policy and advance teaching, scholarship, service, and administration. The position supports collaboration with the University Libraries, supports tenure/tenure-track or senior administrative tracks, and offers opportunities to teach within the law school and engage