DAVID C. SHAPIRO MEMORIAL LAW LIBRARY
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
The David C. Shapiro Memorial Law Library, Northern Illinois University has an anticipated position for a Reference and Instructional Services Librarian.
POSITION: Reference and Instructional Services Librarian
ACADEMIC RANK: Assistant Professor, Law Library
DUTIES: Provide reference service to faculty, students and other library users. Plan and teach legal research to students in intensive, year-long required legal research course. Participate in outreach initiatives that facilitate faculty and student use of the library’s resources. Offer instruction to faculty and students on emerging technologies that relate to legal research or teaching and on research technique in specific subject areas. Engage in professional development activities, scholarship, and service required for tenure-track faculty position. Work on occasional weekends or evenings.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school and J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (if in progress, degrees required by employment start date). Knowledge of legal research technique in all formats. Knowledge of instructional technologies. Ability to be an excellent classroom teacher and to engage in professional development activities and scholarship. Strong service orientation and excellent communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular, twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position. Available May/June (negotiable). Minimum salary: $49,000.
BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Participation in the State Universities Retirement System. 24 vacation, 12 cumulative and 20 non-cumulative sick leave days per year.
APPLICATIONS: Please address cover letter to John Austin, Director of the Law Library, and send it, resume and the names of three current professional references in .PDF format by email attachment to Cheryl Korth, Law Library Office Support Specialist, at ckorth@niu.edu . Preference will be given to complete applications received by March 29, 2013; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For information about Northern Illinois University College of Law, please visit http://law.niu.edu
AA/EEO statement
In compliance with the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an offer of employment is made, the university will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check.
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