Job Information
University of Utah Research and Instruction Law Librarian in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant/ Associate/ Law Librarian
Department 00100 - Law Library
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Tenure Track
New Position to Begin As soon as possible
Details
Description
The University of Utah James E. Faust Law Library invites applications for the position of Research and Instruction Librarian. This is a full-time tenure track position. Recent graduates, newer librarians, as well as experienced librarians are invited to apply.
Core Duties
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Participate with other J.D. librarians in teaching two credit hours of Basic Legal Research or Advanced Legal Research to first year law students or second/third year law students.
Provide approximately 6-10 hours per week of reference services to library patrons.
Manage and participate in the Library Seminar Paper Workshops and the monthly Library Seminar Series.
Provide individualized and group instruction using a wide range of educational technologies.
Manage the student Quinney Fellow research assistants.
Participate in the liaison program providing research services to law faculty and training and support to student research fellows.
Prepare and maintain research guides.
Serve on Law Library/Law School, University of Utah governance, and other professional committees as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Engage as a member of the Law Library team and work to further the overall goals of the Law Library.
Requirements/Qualifications
J.D. from ABA -accredited law school required; Master’s degree in library and/or information science from ALA -accredited institution preferred. Strong service orientation; excellent oral and written communication; good organizational skills; ability to deal effectively with all library patrons; strong teamwork skills, adaptable to additional responsibilities.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience with a range of $80,000-$88,000. Librarians have faculty status at the University of Utah and receive generous health, vacation and retirement benefits (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/), including 12 paid holidays and 25 days of vacation each year. This position has the option to telecommute one day a week. No evening or weekend work required. A stipend for moving costs is included.
About the Library : The library has 6 librarians and two full-time library staff. The library serves approximately 300 students and over 35 faculty members at its top public law school. The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our campus is nestled in the heart of the Wasatch mountains which offers Olympic-class skiing, hiking, climbing and a variety of other outdoor sports. Salt Lake City offers a wealth of amenities including outstanding entertainment venues, excellent restaurants, and a vibrant arts scene.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
List of References (minimum of 3 references)
Open Date 10/02/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01286CF
Type Faculty
