Associate Director, Law Library

UO HR Website • Eugene, OR

1d • $112,000 - $122,000

About The Position

Assists the Director in providing leadership for the Law Library, stepping in as needed in the Director’s absence. Oversees public services, including administrative and supervisory technical tasks, with indirect supervision of access services. Assists in library planning, and helping to set priorities for service to law faculty and students. Administers all aspects of the law library’s instructional program – including course design, content, and assessment – and coordinates instruction with law school and other law-related programs or classes. Provides leadership in incorporating best practices to enhance the law library’s teaching program in such areas as pedagogy, instructional technology and accessibility. Develops and administers law reference services, providing high-level, in-depth reference and research assistance to law faculty and students, as well as generalized reference service to the University community, local attorneys, and the general public. Performs collection development for resources in support of the curriculum and research activities of the Law School. Supervises librarians in the law library’s reference/instruction unit. Other related duties as assigned. Reports to the Law Library Director. Engages in service to the UO, UO Libraries, and community through work on committees and similar groups. Participates in appropriate professional development activities and organizations to stay current with trends and practices in the field, and to meet UO Libraries criteria for promotion and retention. Contributes to the University’s goals regarding equity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library/Information Science/Studies.
• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited institution.
• 6 years of increasingly responsible experience in an academic law library.
• 6 years designing, teaching, and administering credit-bearing law school research courses
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to achieve results in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.
• Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of projects from conception to delivery.
• Expertise in providing classroom instruction and distance education, including: experience incorporating Universal Design concepts; advanced knowledge and skill in student engagement techniques for in person and remote teaching; experience supporting classroom technology and remote or asynchronous instructional technologies; and ability to mentor colleagues in course design, pedagogy, and instruction assessment.
• Knowledge of current information technologies and publishing formats, database and internet searching proficiencies and mastery of core legal research sources and techniques across all formats.

Nice To Haves

• 7 or more years teaching in a law school research and writing program.
• Experience supporting learning management systems, particularly Canvas.
• Experience creating LibGuides.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in providing leadership for the Law Library, stepping in as needed in the Director’s absence.
• Oversees public services, including administrative and supervisory technical tasks, with indirect supervision of access services.
• Assists in library planning, and helping to set priorities for service to law faculty and students.
• Administers all aspects of the law library’s instructional program – including course design, content, and assessment – and coordinates instruction with law school and other law-related programs or classes.
• Provides leadership in incorporating best practices to enhance the law library’s teaching program in such areas as pedagogy, instructional technology and accessibility.
• Develops and administers law reference services, providing high-level, in-depth reference and research assistance to law faculty and students, as well as generalized reference service to the University community, local attorneys, and the general public.
• Performs collection development for resources in support of the curriculum and research activities of the Law School.
• Supervises librarians in the law library’s reference/instruction unit.
• Engages in service to the UO, UO Libraries, and community through work on committees and similar groups.
• Participates in appropriate professional development activities and organizations to stay current with trends and practices in the field, and to meet UO Libraries criteria for promotion and retention.
• Contributes to the University’s goals regarding equity and inclusion.

Benefits

• The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees