Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor (Law Library Reference Librarian)

Location
Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type
Faculty

Job Number

Department
School of Law-SIUC

FLSA:
Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:
NA

Description
Southern Illinois University School of Law seeks to hire a Reference Librarian at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a tenure track faculty position in the School of Law Library.
The Reference Librarian is responsible for providing reference, research, and instructional assistance to faculty, students, and staff of the School of Law, the University community, and the general public. The Reference Librarian also serves as part of the library team that teaches legal research in the law school's first-year, two-semester Lawyering Skills Program and participates in other direct instructional activities covering traditional and electronic research.

Examples of Duties
Chiefly responsible for providing reference, research, and instructional assistance to faculty, students, and staff of the School of Law, the University community, and the general public. The Reference Librarian also serves as part of the library team that teaches legal research in the law school's first-year, two-semester Lawyering Skills Program and participates in other direct instructional activities covering traditional and electronic research.

This position participates in the Lawyering Skills program and, compatible with the interests and experience of the Reference Librarian and the needs of the School of Law, teaches other courses and programs offered to students in the School of Law; provides instruction to School of Law students and faculty by conducting or participating in legal research lectures and specialized topical research seminars; provides instruction in the use of the library and its materials to students enrolled in courses from other University departments through orientation tours and direct individual assistance; and participates in the reference work of the Department through direct patron assistance and related activities.

Compatible with the interests and experience of the person in this position and the library's needs, participates in the library's collection development program, engages in original research and publishing as described in the Law Library Promotion and Tenure Guidelines, serves the law school by participating in school wide activities, including but not limited to service on standing or special committees as requested by the Dean; and serves the library and legal professions by actively participating on the local, regional, or national level, including but not limited to service for associations, attendance at professional conferences and continuing education programs, and delivering presentations at professional meetings.

Qualifications
Required:

M.L.S., M.L.I.S., M.I.S., or equivalent degree from ALA-accredited school by date of hire;
J.D. degree from ABA-accredited school by date of hire, although substantial or significant relevant experience may be substituted;
knowledge of legal bibliography and legal research techniques, including the use of Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other electronic legal information resources;
excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in oral and written communication;
ability to work effectively both in a team setting and independently;
strong service orientation.
Preferred:
Professional reference experience in an academic law library;
teaching experience,
technical services experience.
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.