Sheridan and John Eddie Williams Legal Research and Technology Center -
Baylor Law School
Title: Reference Librarian/Assistant Professor of Law
Position: Tenure-Track Law Faculty
Qualifications: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library school;
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; commitment to outstanding
teaching; knowledge of current information technologies and publishing
formats, database and Internet searching proficiencies, and a mastery of
legal research sources and techniques using both print and electronic
materials; a superb work ethic, excellent oral and written communication
skills, a strong service orientation, a commitment to continuous
improvement and innovation, and the ability to thrive in a very
fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of the Law Library, the
Reference Librarian provides in-depth research and reference services to
the faculty and students of the Law School, as well as the University,
the legal community, and the general public. Teaches basic (first-year)
and possibly advanced legal research courses. Oversees the public
services department, including supervision of the Circulation and
Reserve Specialist. Handles faculty and student interlibrary loan
requests. Prepares library publications, such as research guides and
bibliographies. Assists with collection development work and
testing/evaluation of new electronic products. Serves on Law School and
University committees. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director
or the Associate Director of the Law Library (reports to the Associate
Director regarding teaching responsibilities).
This position is a tenure-track faculty appointment. A successful
candidate must demonstrate an outstanding record of or potential for the
following: teaching and mentoring of students; scholarship in the form
of external publications; and university and community service.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
General Information: Baylor University is a private institution
affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Baylor
University has an enrollment of 13,900 students and is conveniently
located in the heart of Texas, within easy driving distance of most of
the state's major cities: Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin are each only a
90-minute drive away. For more information on Baylor Law School and the
Law Library, see http://law.baylor.edu <http://law.baylor.edu/> .
Submission Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Appointment date: May 2007.
Application Procedure: Please submit a letter of application, current
curriculum vitae, and transcripts. Include names, addresses, and phone
numbers of three individuals from whom you have requested letters of
recommendation to:
Professor Brandon D. Quarles
Director of the Law Library
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97128
Waco, TX 76798-7128
E-mail: Brandon_Quarles@baylor.edu
Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General
Convention of Texas. An Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons
with disabilities to apply.
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