Associate Dean For Information Services And Law Library Director

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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J.d. from aba-accredited law school
M.l.s. from ala-accredited program
Seven years law library experience
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Associate Dean for Information Services and Law Library Director to lead its law library and enhance legal education. The ideal candidate should possess a J.D. and M.L.S., along with significant experience in law library administration and a vision for integrating technology into legal education. **

Job Summary

  • This tenure-track faculty position offers the opportunity to blend library leadership with teaching, allowing you to directly impact the next generation of legal professionals while advancing your own career and scholarly interests.
  • The role involves providing strategic direction for library services, managing operations and budget, and teaching advanced legal research to prepare students for practice.
  • Candidates will work alongside dedicated library staff to integrate emerging technologies into legal education and foster a culture of innovation at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Associate Dean for Information Services and Law Library Director to lead its law library and enhance legal education. The ideal candidate should possess a J.D. and M.L.S., along with significant experience in law library administration and a vision for integrating technology into legal education. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
  • M.L.S. from ALA-accredited program
  • Seven years law library experience
  • Five years administrative experience
  • Legal research pedagogy expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Visionary leadership in legal education
  • Championing ethical AI use
  • Fostering inclusive environment
  • Building community partnerships
  • Scholarly productivity support

Key Requirements

  • J.D. degree required
  • M.L.S. or equivalent required
  • Minimum 7 years law library experience
  • Minimum 5 years progressive admin experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Not specified

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