Assoc. Dean And Law Library Director

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number FAC00116PO24 Advertised Title Assoc. Dean and Law Library Director Campus Columbia College/Division School of Law Department Law Library Advertised Salary Range 150,000-175,000 commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law invites applicants for the position of Associate Dean and Director of the Law Library.

This position is a 12-month tenured/tenure-track law faculty appointment. The Director reports to the Dean of the USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law and is subject to USC School of Law faculty and campus procedures for review.

The Associate Dean and Director will direct the Law Library, which includes management of its budget, personnel, and policies; the professional development of the law library faculty and staff; and representation of the Law Library in the School of Law, the University, and other venues. The incumbent will foster an environment of innovation and continuous improvement, encourage collaboration internally and externally to meet constituent needs, develop new services for a diverse community of patrons, and will be especially interested in evaluating and implementing the use of emerging technologies in all aspects of law librarianship.

With senior administration and the faculty in the School, the Director will help guide collection development priorities and strategies and will leverage the Library's space to meet the evolving needs of legal education and research. Currently, the Law Library has a staff of 8 librarians and 5 staff members and a budget of over $2.5 million. As the law library for the state, the Law Library serves a vibrant and diverse patron base, including the law school and university communities, the practicing bench and bar, and the citizens of South Carolina.

The Associate Dean and Director teaches introductory legal research in a required first-year integrated research and writing course and may be expected, where appropriate, to teach upper-level courses in legal research and fulfill other teaching responsibilities in the School of Law, such as serving as advisor for Supervised Legal Research projects. The Associate Dean and Director may teach non-research courses within the School of Law if such teaching does not interfere with their other responsibilities.

Candidates must have a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and an M.L.I.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited school. Substantial academic law library experience, experience in management of staff and budgets, and experience in collection development are required. Successful use of technology to enhance library services, a commitment to teaching, and an established record of scholarship are also required.

Required Education and Experience

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and an M.L.I.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited school. Substantial academic law library experience, experience in management of staff and budgets, and experience in collection development are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful use of technology to enhance library services, a commitment to teaching, and an established record of scholarship and teaching.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2024 Job Open Date 06/20/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170327 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA-accredited law school?

• yes

• no

• Do you have a Master's degree in Library Science (M.L.I.S.) from an ALA-accredited school?

• yes

• no

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents