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Position Announcement: Research and Instructional Services Librarian - Northern Illinois University College of Law

By David Badertscher, PLL

Northern Illinois University is seeking applications for the position of Research and Instructional Services Librarian in the College of Law Library. This is a tenure track law library faculty position with initial appointment at the rank of assistant professor. The law school is on NIU's main campus in DeKalb, Illinois, about 65 miles west of downtown Chicago. For description, see Position Announcement below:

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

                                                                             

DAVID C. SHAPIRO MEMORIAL LAW LIBRARY

                           NORTHERN

OF LAW

 

 

POSITION:  Research and Instructional Services Librarian

 

ACADEMIC RANK:  Assistant Professor in the Law Library

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Master?s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school and J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (if in progress, degrees required by employment start date); knowledge of educational technologies and legal research technique in all formats; ability to be an excellent classroom teacher; strong service orientation; ability to engage in professional development activities and scholarship; excellent communication skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

 

DUTIES:  Provide reference service to library users (including participation in weekend reference rotation). Teach legal research courses to law students and offer instruction in legal research both inside and outside of the classroom. Provide support to law faculty and students in their research and in their use of educational technologies. Engage in professional development activities, service and scholarship required for tenure-track faculty position.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Regular, twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position. Position now available. Minimum salary of $46,000.

 

BENEFITS:   Health, life, dental and vision insurance.  Participation in the State Universities Retirement System. 24 vacation days per year. 12 cumulative and 20 non-cumulative sick leave days per year.

 

APPLICATIONS:   Please send cover letter, resume and the names of three current professional references to:  John Austin, Director; David C. Shapiro Memorial Law Library;

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.  Email: jaustin@niu.edu  FAX: 815-753-9499. Preference will be given to completed applications received by August 3, 2009; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

 

Full post as published by New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library on July 16, 2009 (boomark / email).