Law Library Director
The University of Akron School of Law invites applications for the position of Law Library Director, a 12-month tenured or tenure-track faculty position, anticipated to begin in Summer 2016. The Law School seeks a Director with experience and cutting-edge knowledge to provide innovative leadership for the library.
The Director is responsible for the planning and overall administration of the library, including strategic planning, budgeting, hiring, and leading in a technology-rich environment. The Director reports directly to the Dean and works closely with faculty and staff members to develop and implement library services that support scholarly research and the law curriculum. The Director will also have teaching and publication expectations appropriate to the position. Areas of teaching interest include, but are not limited to, Legal Research & Writing, Health Law, IP, Civil Procedure, Immigration, International Law, International Human Rights, and Criminal Law & Procedure.
The University of Akron School of Law is a public, mid-size law school of approximately 450 students located in the Akron/Cleveland metropolitan area. Akron Law prides itself on outcomes including our high bar passage rate (first in Ohio for the Feb. 2015 exam), award-winning clinical programs, national championship trial team program and various areas of excellence. The law library is open to the public. A major building renovation will be taking place over the next several years, creating an opportunity for the next Director to take part in innovative space planning.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold both a J.D. and an M.L.S. or equivalent degree from accredited programs. Applicants must have at least five years of experience in library administration.
Preferred Qualifications: A demonstrated knowledge of and experience in library administration, strong interpersonal/management skills, a record of appropriate publication, and a demonstrated record of or potential for successful classroom teaching.
Candidates must submit resume, cover letter and references. For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs. Job ID# 9215. While all candidates are required to submit their applications via this centralized system, please feel free to direct any inquiries to Professor Sarah Cravens, Chair of the search committee, at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately. Anticipated start date: July 1, 2016. The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.
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