Law Library Director/assistant Professor Of Law, Commonwealth Law School

Widener University

Harrisburg, PA, US
On-site
J.d. from aba-accredited law school
Master's in library and information science
Teaching legal research courses
This tenure-track faculty position provides strategic leadership for the Law Library while ensuring alignment with the Law School's mission

Job Summary

  • This tenure-track faculty position provides strategic leadership for the Law Library while ensuring alignment with the Law School's mission.
  • The Director is expected to teach legal research, collaborate on first-year instruction, and maintain an active program of scholarly publication.
  • The role includes supervising library personnel and leading or assisting in Bar Success efforts to support students in bar exam preparation.

Matching Summary

This tenure-track faculty position provides strategic leadership for the Law Library while ensuring alignment with the Law School's mission.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
  • Master's in Library and Information Science
  • Teaching legal research courses
  • Strategic library leadership
  • Bar success program support

Nice-to-have

  • Record of scholarly publication
  • Experience with ABA accreditation standards
  • Leadership in professional organizations
  • Evening division teaching availability
  • Collaborative service culture promotion

Key Requirements

  • J.D. degree required
  • MLS/MLIS degree required
  • Tenure-track teaching capability
  • U.S. work authorization required

Work Rights

U.S. work authorization required

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