Legal Technologies Librarian (Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor)

Davita Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University is hiring a Legal Technologies Librarian who will contribute to the Legal Analytics and Innovation Initiative and teach legal research courses. This full-time position encourages growth and development, providing opportunities to innovate in legal technology education and research.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor and MLIS/MLS degree.
• Experience with legal technologies is preferred.
• Excellent communication and instructional abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach an introductory legal research course.
• Develop programming for the Legal Analytics and Innovation Initiative.
• Provide reference services and support to the Law Library.

Skills

Legal technology expertise

Instructional skills

Research skills

Programming skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited school

MLIS or MLS from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Position Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

The Georgia State College of Law Library is excited to announce our open Legal Technologies Librarian position. This position works within the Georgia State College of Law Library and the nationally recognized Legal Analytics and Innovation Initiative (LAII), which is recognized as a national leader in legal technology education by the Bloomberg Law Innovation Program, National Jurist, and Prelaw Magazine. Reporting to the Associate Director for Legal Technology and Innovation, this position would act as the subject matter expert for emerging legal technology, law firm technology, and legal technology initiatives for the Georgia State College of Law, Law Library, and LAII.

A criminal background check is required.

For questions related to this announcement, please contact:

Alison Guffey
Law Librarian Instructor
[e-mail]

For additional assistance, you may contact the interim Director:

Trina Holloway
Law Librarian, Associate Professor
[e-mail]

Posting Number	F00321P
Classification Title	Non-Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty
Position Title	Legal Technologies Librarian (Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor)
GSU Information
Department	Law Library
College	College of Law
Campus	Atlanta
Position Type	Full Time Faculty
Posting Type	Internal/External
About the Department
Position Description	This position will be hired at the Law Librarian Instructor, Law Librarian Assistant or Law Librarian Associate Professor rank. The position presents wide-ranging opportunities for a candidate interested in law libraries and legal technology and innovation. The candidate would contribute significantly to LAII curriculum development, teaching, and a newly created Technology and Innovation path within the current LAII Certificate program. There is considerable room for growth, and the candidate would be encouraged to propose courses, develop programming, and generally take on new challenges that interest them. The candidate would also work within the library, teaching a first-year introductory research course, providing reference services, and performing other public services duties. We are interested in candidates with a wide range of experience levels and are willing to devote resources to developing the right person. Part of one of the Southeast's largest comprehensive research universities, Georgia State Law is a dynamic urban-centered law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full and part-time students. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: This position provides support to the Law Library and Legal Analytics and Innovation Initiative (LAII) by being the subject matter expert on legal technology, law firm technology, and law and technology. This person is expected to teach, present, and generally work in this area in support of the College of Law, Law Library, and LAII curriculum. This position is a non-tenure-track faculty member in the College of Law with the status of Law Librarian. DUTIES: Teaches an introductory legal research course. May teach upper-level specialized legal research course(s). Encouraged to teach classes on technology in the Legal Analytics and Innovation Initiative (LAII) certificate program. May teach, propose, and develop other technology or legal research courses. Provides support to both the Law Library and LAII. Develops and maintains an extensive working knowledge of current and emerging legal technologies, legal technology processes, artificial intelligence, and other related topics. Participates in further developing LAII, including developing curricular and non-curricular programming. Participates in the reference desk rotation. Provides reference services to members of the law school community, the university community, the local bench and bar, and the general public. May also give subject-specific lectures for law and university faculty and students. May supervise graduate research assistants (GRAs) as they complete projects for the Law Library and/or LAII. Attends and actively participates in College of Law events and faculty governance, including serving on faculty committees as assigned and may serve as Faculty Advisor to law students. Participates in collection development for the Law Library. May participate in the development and maintenance of library research guides. Attends and/or presents at professional meetings, including participation at the local, regional, and national levels, as well as volunteers to serve on committees for law librarian, legal technology, and other related professional organizations. May engage in scholarly research and activity including but not limited to; writing or editing short articles, CALI lessons, scholarly research on topics of interest; presenting scholarly research at conferences or other professional gatherings; serving on an editorial or advisory board; etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Applications are welcome from both entry-level and mid-career individuals. Applicants without a completed MLIS or MLS degree will only be considered for the rank of Law Librarian Instructor. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by May 16, 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the Recruitment Committee. The expected start date is July 1, 2025, but is negotiable.
Required Experience	0-5 years relevant post-J.D. legal experience
Required Education	Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited school. MLIS or MLS (Master's in Information or Master's in Library Science) from an ALA-accredited program; or an entering or currently enrolled student of an MLIS or MLS program.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience	Experience in the use of technology to further the practice of law, including in law firms, access to justice initiatives, and other related areas. Demonstrated experience in instruction, programming, and class or curricular development, particularly in legal technology, legal research or other law-based courses. Experience with data and data visualization tools, Python, or other coding languages. Demonstrated interest in technology, emerging legal technology, and law and technology. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc
Pre-Employment Requirements
Work Hours
Salary	$75,000 - 85,000
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Departmental contact for assistance

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae for full consideration.

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	07/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	06/12/2025
Review of Applications Begins	06/13/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Apply at:	https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/5603
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