Research Librarian/Assistant Professor, William S. Boyd School of Law [R0143854]

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Research Librarian / Assistant Professor R0143854 .

ROLE of the POSITION

The Research Librarian / Assistant Professor is part of a team of lawyer-librarians who support student learning and faculty scholarship at the William S.

Boyd School of Law and who otherwise contribute to the mission of the Law School in a variety of ways. All lawyer-librarians work closely with individual faculty members on scholarly research and interact with law students, undergraduate and graduate students, and members of the public.

Members of the law library faculty are expected to engage in substantive research, work closely with law faculty members, participate in instructional and outreach activities, provide reference assistance to students and other visitors, and contribute to the many activities undertaken at the Law School.

Research Librarians are supported in their work by law student research assistants employed by the Law Library. Over time and as interests and needs are assessed, librarians take responsibility for particular aspects of Library services.

We encourage initiative and innovation among Library faculty and staff; we encourage independence in developing projects;

and we expect professionals to contribute to the mission of the Law School and the Law Library on a variety of levels. The Law Library is committed to being inclusive and open and to supporting the success of all students.

This is a tenure-track Law Library faculty position.

The Wiener-Rogers Law Library is the largest law library in the state; it serves as a resource for the local and state bar and the general public.

The Library’s collections are diverse and represent the interests of a faculty engaged in a wide range of scholarship and committed to service to the community and the profession.

The Law Library’s special collections include a large documentary film collection (nearly 3000 titles) and the archives of the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association.

As the only research-level law library in the State of Nevada, the Law Library plays an important role in ensuring access to legal information throughout Nevada.

We expect all Library faculty to be service-oriented, committed to diversity and inclusivity, interested in innovation, and eager to contribute to an active department that serves diverse communities.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT / COLLEGE

The William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a public, state-supported law school, is the only law school in Nevada.

The Law School offers day and evening J.D. programs to more than 400 students, as well as an LL.M in Gaming Law and Regulation.

The law school is recognized nationally for its lawyering process program, the Saltman Center for Dispute Resolution, and its clinical programs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and a master’s degree in library or information science from a regionally accredited college or university;

however, applicants who (i) have a JD degree and will complete the master’s degree within a reasonable period of time, or (ii) are enrolled in joint degree programs and who will complete the degrees within six months from the date of hire, will also be considered.

Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.

They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Competitive total rewards package including :

Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

No state income tax

Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

Employee recognition and appreciation programs

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Statewide employee purchase program discounts

discounts on and off campus

for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles