"Professor of Law, Legal Practice and Emerging Technologies Librarian"

Professor of Law, Legal Practice and Emerging Technologies Librarian

The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law invites applications for the position of Professor of Law, Legal Practice and Emerging Technologies Librarian. This faculty appointment combines responsibilities for library technologies and systems management, reference and instructional services, and teaching in the legal research and writing program. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the research and teaching needs of law students and faculty while advancing the integration of emerging technologies into legal education.

Primary Purpose
The Professor of Law, Legal Practice and Emerging Technologies Librarian leads the implementation, management and maintenance of library technologies and systems, including online databases and services. The position also provides reference and instructional assistance and contributes to the law school's legal research and writing program through teaching.

Essential Functions

• Electronic Resources Management
  • Manage electronic information resources, including authentication, licensing, and vendor payments.
  • Maintain the library's proxy service to ensure reliable access to digital content.
  • Evaluate and recommend electronic resources; coordinate trials and analyze usage data to inform collection development.
• Reference and Instructional Services
  • Provide reference and research support to students, faculty, and staff.
  • Design and deliver instruction on legal research and library resources through classes, workshops, seminars, and individual consultations.
• Teaching
  • Teach in the School of Law's legal research and writing program.
  • Collaborate with faculty to integrate research instruction into the law school curriculum.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.L.S., M.L.I.S., or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal research in print and electronic formats.
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience, preferably in an academic law library.
• Experience teaching legal research, or the ability and interest to develop expertise as a classroom instructor.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed during standard hours; Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Special Instructions:
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/31331