Regular Faculty - Reference

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho College of Law in Moscow invites applications for a Regular Faculty position in the Law Library as Reference & Electronic Resources Librarian. The role combines management of electronic databases, LibGuides, Digital Commons, and vendor study aids with teaching and outreach to the law community.

The appointee will supervise electronic resources, coordinate with the University Library, and advise on digital accessibility. Rank and tenure are negotiable.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited school and successful completion of at least one year of an MLIS program from an ALA-accredited school, or equivalent experience.
• Teaching experience or related experience.
• Preferred: completion of an MLIS program.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research support to College of Law students, faculty, staff, University community and the public.
• Teach Introduction to Legal Research and other potential courses.
• Engage in outreach, attend faculty meetings, and serve on committees at University and College level.

Skills

Teaching experience

Reference & research skills

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

MLIS (ALA-accredited) or equivalent

Job description

Regular Faculty - Reference & Electronic ResourcesLibrarian

University of Idaho

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College College of Law

Department Law Library

Position Classification Regular Faculty

Rank Negotiable

Tenure Status Negotiable

Location Moscow

FTE 1.0

Advertising Pay Range $65,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience

FLSA Status Exempt

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date 01/04/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Primary Faculty Position Summary

This is a full-time (fiscal year appointment) tenure-track ortenured position for the College of Law's Moscow location, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.

The faculty member in this position will be an integral part of the Law Library and legal research faculty team, working under the supervision and general direction of the Director of the Law Library. This faculty member will be responsible for the Law Library's electronic resources management, policies, and decisions. Duties include, but are not limited to: 1) supervising the maintenance of Law Library-specific electronic databases and resources, including LibGuides, Digital Commons, and vendor study aid subscriptions; 2) working closely with the University Library to coordinate the Law Library's participation in the shared integrated library system; 3) coordinating the Law Library's compliance with Title II digital accessibility requirements.

In addition, this position provides reference and research support to College of Law students, faculty, and staff, as well as to members of the University community and the general public; and teaches Introduction to Legal Research and other potential courses. The faculty member will also conduct outreach, attend faculty meetings, and serve on committees at the University and/or College level.

The University of Idaho College of Law maintains two campuses in Moscow and Boise. The Law Library administers and manages the Idaho State Law Library pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Idaho Supreme Court. The Law Library is a member of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, a consortium of 37 academic libraries in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, with access to over 28 million items.

Teaching & Advising Effort

70%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort

10%

Outreach & Extension Effort

10%

University Service & Leadership Effort

10%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

JD from ABA-accredited school and successful completion of at leastone year of an MLIS program from an ALA-accredited school, orequivalent experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Teaching experience or related experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Completion of an MLIS program

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled Yes

Contingency on appointment N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants: The priority consideration date will be10/25/26.

Required documents for application are (1) Resume/CV; (2) Letter ofQualification addressing whether you satisfy each of the requiredand preferred qualifications for the position; (3) List of threereferences; (4) Research agenda describing your scholarly interestsand anticipated future research projects; (5) Statement describingany Bar disciplinary history (if applicable).

Visa Sponsorship No

Degree Requirement Timeline Listed degree qualification is required at time ofapplication.