Reference Librarian - Open Rank Professor

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Lincoln, NE seeks a Reference Librarian (Open Rank Professor) to support legal education and faculty scholarship. This full-time, tenure-track position requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from accredited programs. Responsibilities include contributing to research and faculty governance, and initial appointment rank will depend on experience. Strong candidates will demonstrate a commitment to academic values and student support.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent by start of employment.
• Enrollment in a Master's degree program in Library and Information Science with completion within 18 months of hire.
• Substantial professional experience as a law librarian.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning and faculty scholarship.
• Contribute to legal education and research.
• Participate in faculty governance at the College of Law.

Skills

Legal research

Information literacy

Library management

Education

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

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Reference Librarian – Open Rank Professor

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. 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.

Minimum Required 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Employment Details

Location: Lincoln, NE. This position is full time and is not funded by a grant or temporary funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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/.