Law Librarian & Assistant Professor — Research & Teaching

METRO | 599; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 84,510 - 93,900; Full time

Job summary

Seton Hall Law School's Rodino Center in Newark seeks a Faculty Services Librarian and Assistant Professor to support faculty research and teaching. The role includes teaching load of at least two classes per academic year and in-class research presentations, plus duties coordinating library services for law faculty.

The position is non-tenure track, with responsibilities spanning course management, research instruction, and collaboration with the Dean's office on onboarding new faculty and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited institution.
• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school, or currently pursuing an M.L.S.

Responsibilities

• Teaches legal research courses as part of the law school curriculum; responsible for course management, assessment, grading, and student advising.
• Coordinates and promotes library services to law faculty; manages complex faculty research projects and requests.
• Initiates and maintains regular contact with law faculty to stay current on specific research and teaching interests and requirements.
• Supervises law library research assistants; provides training and support to student research assistants serving other faculty.
• Works with the Dean's office to coordinate onboarding of new faculty members regarding library services and resources.
• Participates in the collection development process with particular emphasis on identifying resources that address needs identified by the faculty research profiles.
• Provides in-person and online reference services, including development of tutorials and guides.
• Develops and delivers legal research presentations on a wide range of topics.
• Establishes and fosters relationships with law school and library colleagues through engagement in committee work and activities of law school, University, and professional organizations.
• Participates in library staff development activities and engages in special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and oral communication

Legal research experience

Project management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

MLS or currently pursuing MLS from ALA-accredited library school

Job description

Seton Hall Law School's Rodino Center in Newark seeks a Faculty Services Librarian and Assistant Professor to support faculty research and teaching. The role includes teaching load of at least two classes per academic year and in-class research presentations, plus duties coordinating library services for law faculty.

The position is non-tenure track, with responsibilities spanning course management, research instruction, and collaboration with the Dean's office on onboarding new faculty and