Reference Librarian - Open Rank Professor

University of Alabama Libraries; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska College of Law seeks a Reference Librarian (Open Rank Professor) for the Schmid Law Library. This 12-month tenure-track faculty role supports student learning and faculty scholarship within a dynamic academic setting.

The role includes expert research assistance, teaching in the first-year program, and leadership in instructional/outreach initiatives, while developing LibGuides and bibliographies to advance research and learning.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and MLS/MLIS or equivalent by start of employment.
• J.D. and enrolled MLS/MLIS with completion within 18 months of hire.
• MLS/MLIS alone with substantial law librarian experience.
• Commitment to legal education, research, and law library services.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert research assistance and reference services to a diverse community including faculty, students, and the public.
• Teach in the first-year legal research program.
• Lead and participate in instructional and outreach initiatives.
• Develop law library resources such as LibGuides and bibliographies to enhance research and learning.
• Assume evolving responsibilities based on institutional priorities and expertise.
• Conduct or contribute to research, scholarship, and creative activity.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (ALA-accredited)

Current enrollment in MLS/MLIS program with completion within 18 months

Current enrollment in joint degree program with completion of J.D. and MLS within six months

Substantial professional experience as a law librarian

Job description

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.

Benefits

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 College of Law is available at https://law.unl.edu/.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 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/.

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.