Associate Dean for Information Services and Law Library Director

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Academic Term (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180. Department:Bowen School of Law Department's Website: ualr.edu/law Summary of Job Duties:The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law seeks an Associate Dean for Information Services and Law Library Director. The Associate Dean and Director will provide strategic direction and vision for the library, working collaboratively with library faculty and staff to meet the law school's educational mission through the provision and management of both traditional and novel library resources and services. The Associate Dean and Director will be a leader who can expand the ethical and appropriate use of developing technologies into the library and the law school and lead the library in contributing to the law school's commitment to excellence in education and research. In this capacity, the Associate Dean and Director advocates for the law school and the library, develops community support, builds relationships with the central Arkansas legal community, and maintains an active working relationship with the Pulaski County Law Library Board since the law library also serves as the Pulaski County Law Library and receives funds from the county for purchasing materials for the purpose of supporting practitioners. The Associate Dean and Director will be a tenure-track member of the teaching faculty. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. Qualifications: Required Education and/or Experience: A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school is required; Must possess a wide understanding of contemporary issues affecting legal education, libraries, and information technology; Must also have a minimum of five years of administrative experience in a law library; a demonstrated capacity to lead library faculty and staff and to manage complex projects; broad knowledge of all law library processes, functions, and operations, including electronic library functions, new and emerging technologies that affect the library, legal research, and legal education; and experience working with a diverse population of library users. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Administration of the library to include the following: supervise librarians and staff, negotiate with information/information services vendors, align library collections and services with law school mission, and communicate with the Pulaski County Law Library Board; Teach required courses; Manage library budget; Collaborate with other department heads in supporting and advising the dean; Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to teach; Expertise in legal research platforms and databases; Demonstrated skill managing personnel, collections, and budgets; Demonstrated leadership ability; Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituents; Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team ; Negotiation and communication skills . Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents: Listing of Publications, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Theresa Beiner, Endowed Professor of Law, tmbeiner@ualr.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking Frequent Physical Activity:Walking Occasional Physical Activity:Standing Benefits Eligible:Yes