Research Librarian / Assistant Professor, William S. Boyd School of Law [R0148910]

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Research Librarian / Assistant Professor, William S. Boyd School of Law. The Research Librarian / Assistant Professor is part of a team of JD-ed librarians who support student learning and faculty scholarship at the William S. Boyd School of Law and who otherwise contribute to the mission of the law school. This is a tenure-track law library faculty position. Law library faculty work with law faculty on scholarship and teaching, interact with students through teaching and outreach, engage in law school activities and initiatives, and participate in law school governance. An important component of each law library faculty member’s responsibilities is participation in the faculty liaison program which pairs law library and law faculty. Through the liaison program, law library faculty undertake complex research projects and otherwise support faculty scholarship by contributing to law school colloquia and other events, providing current awareness services, and advising on and tracking publication metrics and impact. Law library faculty are supported in their research by law student research assistants employed by the Law Library. In addition to guest lecturing in law school classes and developing and participating in library instructional outreach, law library faculty, as needs and expertise allow, may also teach formal, for-credit, upper-level classes in the law school, most often, but not exclusively, focused on subject-specific research sources, strategies, and methods. Over time and as interests and needs are assessed, librarians will have the opportunity to take responsibility for particular aspects of library services. Law library faculty are entitled to a generous unified account that supports attendance at conferences and other professional development activities. We encourage initiative and innovation among library faculty and staff; we foster autonomy and independence in developing projects; and we expect professionals to contribute to the mission of the law school and the law library on a variety of levels. We also expect all law library faculty to be service-oriented, committed to diversity and inclusivity, interested in innovation, and eager to contribute to an active department that serves diverse communities. The law library is committed to being inclusive and open and to supporting the success of all students.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Master’s degree in library or information science from an accredited college or university.
• Applicants who have a JD degree and will complete the master’s degree within a reasonable period of time will also be considered.
• Enrollment in joint degree programs with completion of both degrees within nine months from the date of hire will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching or guest lecturing in law school classes.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
• Interest in innovation and contributing to an active department.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning and faculty scholarship at the William S. Boyd School of Law.
• Participate in the faculty liaison program pairing law library and law faculty.
• Undertake complex research projects to support faculty scholarship.
• Contribute to law school colloquia and other events.
• Provide current awareness services and advise on publication metrics.
• Guest lecture in law school classes and develop library instructional outreach.
• Teach formal, for-credit, upper-level classes in the law school.
• Take responsibility for particular aspects of library services as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive onboarding program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree