Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Candidates should submit an application package that includes: (1) a letter of interest, (2) a curriculum vita, (3) diversity statement, and (5) the names and contact information for three professional references. Please include a diversity statement that describes your past and proposed contributions to advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. In evaluating candidates’ Diversity Statements, search committees often consider an applicant’s awareness of inequities and challenges faced by underrepresented minority students and faculty; experiences of working to reduce barriers to education, research, or success for underrepresented minority individuals; and vision for how to serve the needs and promote the success of a diverse population of students and scholars and to foster an inclusive campus. Questions regarding application materials should be submitted to: Chuck Adams, Search Committee Chair via email at [email protected].
Posting Details
Position Title Director, Mabee Legal Information Center
Job Description
The University of Tulsa College of Law, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, invites applications for Director of the Mabee Legal Information Center (MLIC). The MLIC serves as the law library of The University of Tulsa College of Law. The MLIC offers the latest library technologies in a comfortable, spacious and attractive research environment for students, faculty and attorneys. This position will oversee the MLIC administration, including: the selection, management, and development of full-time staff; collection development; library services; budget administration; and policy and space planning.
The MLIC Director is a year-round faculty position, with an initial one-year appointment and subsequent eligibility for appointment to a three-year renewable contract. The Director holds both an administrative appointment as Director and a continuing, non-tenure-track faculty appointment. The MLIC Director may be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending on the Director’s qualifications. (Depending on the candidate and at the discretion of the Dean and the Board of Trustees, a tenure-track appointment may be possible.)
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Principal Responsibilities include:
- Carry out the objectives of the MLIC consistent with the goals of the College of Law as established by the Dean and the Law Faculty.
- Work with University Library administration to shape an integrated MLIC organization with a focus on excellence in service, communication, teaching, and research resources for the College of Law and broader University community.
- Create a vision, set strategy, and oversee implementation of innovations for the MLIC that support the College of Law’s educational and research activities, including the development short- and long-term plans to enhance the MLIC as a critical service center for the College of Law community, and overseeing implementation of new initiatives.
- Promote and support faculty and student scholarship.
- Manage the budget and participate in setting budget priorities for the Law Library.
- Actively lead and participate in College of Law and University efforts to develop additional resources to support the Law Library.
- Support and strengthen relationships with the broader law school and university communities, library consortia, and professional organizations.
- Plan internal and external meetings and actively participate in College of Law and University-wide committees and activities to represent the College’s Law Library interests.
- Champion innovation and oversee the execution of technology solutions to support the educational mission of the College of Law, which includes staying abreast of, and anticipating, trends in the fields of library science and academic technology.
- Promote communication and teamwork within the MLIC by convening regular operational meetings and meeting with staff members to establish priorities, develop benchmarks, perform reviews, and address relevant issues.
- Ensure compliance with ABA and AALL standards for libraries. Participate in the governance of the College of Law and University.
- As other duties permit, may produce scholarship and teach in areas appropriate to the position.
Required Qualifications
A JD from an ABA-accredited law school and an MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program; At least 8 years of experience as a law librarian or law library administrator in an academic setting; A demonstrated ability to effectively develop and lead a team of professional and paraprofessional staff; A history of active participation in regional and national professional associations; A commitment to being part of an inclusive and anti-racist law school.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Candidate must possess:
- A JD from an ABA-accredited law school and an MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
- At least 8 years of experience as a law librarian or law library administrator in an academic setting.
- A demonstrated ability to effectively develop and lead a team of professional and paraprofessional staff.
- A history of active participation in regional and national professional associations.
- A commitment to being part of an inclusive and anti-racist law school.
Physical Demands
Minimal to Moderate Physical Demands
Posting Number F016P
Open Date 11/10/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates should submit an application package that includes: (1) a letter of interest, (2) a curriculum vita, (3) diversity statement, and (5) the names and contact information for three professional references. Please include a diversity statement that describes your past and proposed contributions to advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. In evaluating candidates’ Diversity Statements, search committees often consider an applicant’s awareness of inequities and challenges faced by underrepresented minority students and faculty; experiences of working to reduce barriers to education, research, or success for underrepresented minority individuals; and vision for how to serve the needs and promote the success of a diverse population of students and scholars and to foster an inclusive campus. Questions regarding application materials should be submitted to: Chuck Adams, Search Committee Chair via email at [email protected].
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The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.
