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The University of Pittsburgh School of Law invites applications for the Barco Law Library Director position. We seek to hire a new director to join the Law Faculty as an Associate or Full Professor rank in either the tenure-stream or appointment-stream, depending on qualifications or preference. Pitt Law seeks an energetic and innovative Director who has a proven track record of successfully overseeing all aspects of library operations, including, but not limited to, strategic planning, growth and development of resources and technology, including management of the library budget, legal research teaching, monitoring library services and programs and supervision of staff. The Director works collaboratively with the University Library System and the health Sciences Library. We also seek candidates with knowledge of and experience with emerging information technology. The Director reports to the Dean and is expected to teach either first-year and/or required upper-level law courses. Required qualifications include a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, or an equivalent advanced law degree, and an M.L.S. (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program.
About Barco Library
Through conscientious development and management of our resource collection and excellent service, Barco Law Library is committed to supporting the scholarly and teaching efforts of the law faculty and preserving faculty scholarship from the research phase through final publication and subsequent availability. The library also offers an ever- growing array of information services for our students as they work on seminar papers, independent studies, clinical projects, moot teams, journal, job searches, and other endeavors. In support of law school administration, the library delivers efficient answers and resources for the deans’ offices, interdisciplinary programs, online certificate programs, centers, clinics and community engagement projects.
About Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is consistently ranked among the most livable cities in the United States, offering 90 unique neighborhoods, a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities, and an affordable cost of living. It boasts a vibrant modern economy, driven to a significant extent by Pitt and its neighbors, Carnegie Mellon University and Carlow University. The city is defined by its unique topography, including the three rivers and over 400 bridges. The city has transformed from its steel history into one of America’s premier medical and technology hubs.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a letter of interest, resume, and list of three references addressed to Vice Dean Jerry Dickinson, Chair, Library Director Search Committee. Please write “Library Director Application” in the subject line of the email ([email protected]). Applicants are strongly urged to submit by July 31, 2024, after which the committee will begin reviewing applications. Please indicate your interest in whether you are seeking the tenure-stream or appointment-stream. Tenure-stream means having substantial experience in teaching and research and showing a capacity and will to maintain teaching effectiveness, ability for continued growth as a teacher and scholar, and evidence of having progressed in attaining eminence in a scholarly field. Appointment- stream is defined as possessing special skills contributing substantially to the mission of the University without expectations to perform the same range of duties of a tenure-stream member of the faculty.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled). Recruitment is subject to approval by the University’s Provost.
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