The University of NebraskaLincoln is hiring: Reference Librarian - Law Library O

Working Title:

Reference Librarian - Law Library Open Rank Professor

Department:

College of Law-0899

Requisition Number:

F_250051

Posting Open Date:

06/19/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

07/21/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Description of Work:

The University of Nebraska College of Law invites applications for the position of Reference Librarian/Open Rank Professor at the Schmid Law Library. This tenure-track law library faculty position offers an opportunity to support student learning and faculty scholarship while contributing to the mission and values of the College of Law.

As a valued member of the law library faculty, the Reference Librarian/Law Library Professor will:

• Provide expert research assistance and reference services to a diverse community, including faculty, law students, graduate and undergraduate students, and the public.
• Teach in the first-year legal research program.
• Lead and participate in instructional and outreach initiatives.
• Demonstrate initiative in developing and implementing law library resources, such as creating Libguides and bibliographies that enhance research and learning.
• Take on evolving responsibilities within a modern law library, based on institutional priorities and an individuals expertise and interests.
• Conduct or contribute to research, scholarship, and other significant creative activity.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment within the law library and the College of Law.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to legal education, research, and law library services in a dynamic academic setting. Members of the law library faculty participate in faculty governance at the College of Law and may apply for faculty development fellowships (sabbatical).

The position is a 12-month tenure-track appointment. Law library faculty will earn two vacation days per month, plus sick leave, and will participate in the Universitys generous 401(k). Initial appointment and rank will be commensurate with experience. Minimum base salary starts at $60,000.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See . Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited masters program.
• Applicants who hold a J.D. and will complete the Masters degree within 18 months, or are enrolled in a joint degree program and will complete both degrees within six months will also be considered.
• Demonstrated support for participating in and maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Work Location (City, State):

Lincoln, NE

How to Apply:

Click Apply for this Job and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:

1. Cover Letter.
2. Curriculum Vitae.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Richard Leiter
Professor, College of Law
rich.leiter@unl.edu

Job Category (old):

Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading

Job Type:

12 Month (Faculty Only)

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:

No

Organizational Location:

Default Location

The University of NebraskaLincoln