Law Library Director & Term Instructional Professor

George Mason University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University in Arlington, VA, seeks a Term Instructional Professor and Law Library Director to lead teaching and library services in the Antonin Scalia Law School.

The role combines ABA-aligned teaching of Juris Doctor courses, scholarly leadership, and strategic management of the law library's collections, staff, and technology, with a focus on research support and pro bono engagement. Open to applicants with JD and MLS, and proven supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• JD and MLS required.
• Experience conducting legal research and writing.
• Supervisory experience.
• Legal knowledge in substantive legal field(s), which must at least include legal research.
• Highly knowledgeable in computer applications and technologies employed in law schools today.
• Areas of expertise must include instruction on legal research and technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach Juris Doctor courses or be embedded within other courses; conduct legal research instruction.
• Provide research consultations to students and faculty; support scholarly work.
• Lead law library services, budget, and strategic planning; supervise staff.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Teaching ability

Supervisory skills

Education

JD

MLS

Tools

Law library technology

AI research tools

Job description

George Mason University in Arlington, VA, seeks a Term Instructional Professor and Law Library Director to lead teaching and library services in the Antonin Scalia Law School.

The role combines ABA-aligned teaching of Juris Doctor courses, scholarly leadership, and strategic management of the law library's collections, staff, and technology, with a focus on research support and pro bono engagement. Open to applicants with JD and MLS, and proven supervisory experience.