Reference Librarian - Open Rank Professor

Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE invites applications for the position of Reference Librarian (Open Rank Professor) in the Schmid Law Library. This 12-month, tenure-track faculty position supports student learning and faculty scholarship within a dynamic academic setting.

Responsibilities include research assistance, teaching in the first-year legal research program, developing library resources, and leading outreach initiatives, with rank determined by qualifications and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and MLS/MLIS or equivalent by start of employment.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school with current enrollment in MLS/MLIS with completion within 18 months (or joint degree with both within six months).
• MLS/MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program with substantial law librarian experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert research assistance and reference services to diverse communities including faculty, students, and the public.
• Teach in the first-year legal research program.
• Lead instructional and outreach initiatives.
• Develop and implement law library resources such as Libguides and bibliographies.
• Contribute to research, scholarship, and other creative activity.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Research assistance

Teaching

Outreach

LibGuides

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

MLS/MLIS or equivalent

Joint degree or 18-month completion window

Job description

Reference Librarian - Open Rank Professor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE

Type: Full-Time
Salary: Starting at $72,000 per year
Category: Library and Information Science

Reference Librarian/Open Rank Professor
College of Law
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The University of Nebraska College of Law invites applications for the position of Reference Librarian (Open Rank Professor) at the Schmid Law Library. This 12-month, tenure-track law library faculty position offers an opportunity to support student learning and faculty scholarship while contributing to the mission and values of the College of Law.

As a valued member of the law library faculty, the Reference Librarian/Law Library Professor will:

• Provide expert research assistance and reference services to a diverse community, including faculty, law students, graduate and undergraduate students, and the public.
• Teach in the first-year legal research program.
• Lead and participate in instructional and outreach initiatives.
• Demonstrate initiative in developing and implementing law library resources, such as creating Libguides and bibliographies that enhance research and learning.
• Take on evolving responsibilities within a modern law library, based on institutional priorities and an individual’s expertise and interests.
• Conduct or contribute to research, scholarship, and other significant creative activity.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment within the law library and the College of Law.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to legal education, research, and law library services in a dynamic academic setting. Members of the law library faculty participate in faculty governance at the College of Law and may apply for faculty development fellowships (sabbatical). Initial appointment and rank will be commensurate with experience.

Law library faculty will participate in the University’s generous benefits package. Please find the full range of benefits at https://hr.unl.edu/health-benefits/. General information about the Law College is available at https://law.unl.edu/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited master’s program by the start of employment; OR
• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and current enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or an equivalent graduate degree in library or information science, with completion required within 18 months of hire; or current enrollment in a joint degree program, with completion of both the J.D. and the Master’s degree within six months of hire; OR
• A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited master’s program AND substantial professional experience as a law librarian demonstrating qualifications comparable to those described above.

The title of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.