"Instruction and Faculty Services Librarian"

Position Summary

This position supports the Law Library’s research team and participates in the development and delivery of legal research instruction. The librarian will play a key role in supporting faculty scholarship and instructional needs. This position reports to the Associate Director for Research Services.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2441P
Working Title: Instruction and Faculty Services Librarian
Department: Law School-King Law Library
About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Advertised Salary: $77,000-$82,000, Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Minimum Qualifications

A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and an ALA-accredited master’s degree in librarianship or information science. Degrees must be completed prior to a candidate’s starting date of employment.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Prior role as an academic law librarian.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Advanced legal research skills including the ability to conduct in-depth research, synthesize research results, and deliver a high quality, comprehensive final product; Proven ability in project management and development and evaluation of services and programs; Demonstrated ability to work with educational technologies and knowledge of legal research instruction design; Excellent verbal and written communication skills. An established record of service and teamwork.

Duties/Responsibilities

• LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
  • Research, Reference and Informal Instructional Services: Provide synchronous and asynchronous informal legal research instruction and materials as needed. Participate in research and reference services. (Percentage of Time: Not specified)
  • Faculty Services: In coordination with the Associate Director for Research Services: Accurately and promptly answer faculty requests for research and reference assistance and promote Law Library services and resources. Provide training to faculty members on research and teaching resources. Maintain regular contact with Law School faculty. (Percentage of Time: 25%)
  • Law Library Research Assistant Program: Supervise and train students in the Law Library Research Assistant program. Provide training for research assistants hired by individual faculty members. (Percentage of Time: 15%)
  • Law Library Operations: Contribute to teams and committees by planning, evaluating, assessing, marketing and implementing services, resources and technologies. Support initiatives in the Law Library and School of Law strategic plans. (Percentage of Time: 10%)
  • Professional Development and Other Duties: Participate in professional, scholarly, and service activities. Maintain knowledge of emerging library and legal education trends. Acquire new skills and participate in other projects as needed. (Percentage of Time: 10%)
• INSTRUCTION
  • Teaching: Responsible for instruction of School of Law Courses. (Percentage of Time: 15%)