Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Law Librarian III (tenure-track, calendar year)
Department Camden Law Library
Salary Open
Posting Summary The Reference/Technical Services Librarian will provide legal reference services to the students and faculty of the law school, the University community, and the public. S/he will instruct students in legal research including teaching Advanced Legal Research or similar courses. The position will also involve administrative duties within the law library as needed as well as participate on law school and University committees as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Candidates must have a J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school; M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A. accredited program.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge of legal information sources; excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with a variety of people; strong service ethic.

This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position where a good knowledge of both law and training as a professional librarian are required.

Previous experience as a reference librarian working in law libraries is preferred.

Equipment Utilized Use of the library’s OPAC software; Microsoft Office experience especially with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Occasional light lifting of books and other materials is required, up to 20 pounds.
Overview Rutgers Law School, with locations in Camden and Newark, offers a world-class faculty; a curriculum of exceptional breadth and depth in theory, practice, and interdisciplinary studies; a geographic presence that spans of the nation’s 10 largest legal markets (New Jersey) while also offering immediate access to two of the five largest markets (New York City and Philadelphia); an alumni network with over 20,000 members; and a strong tradition of diversity and social impact.
Statement As the law school for a top public university, Rutgers Law School is committed to the highest standards of teaching, scholarship, and service to its host communities, the state of New Jersey, and the nation.

Posting Details

Posting Number 17FA1207
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants Qualified applicants should upload a CV, cover letter, and teaching philosophy for consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Quick Link to Posting http://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/46989
Campus Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Camden