Law Library Director/Associate Professor of Law

The Donald L. Garbrecht Law Library of the University of Maine School of Law plays an important role in the intellectual and educational life of the School of Law by supporting the research and study needs of students and faculty and providing assistance to the judiciary, bar and other members of the legal community, and to the public. The position of Law Library Director/Associate Professor of Law (Law Library Director) is a full-time faculty position within the School of Law, with comparable rights to those on the “tenure track.”

The Law Library Director is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of the Law Library, including determining and administering library policies and programs to accomplish the Law Library's mission of educating students, supporting faculty in their teaching, scholarship, and service, and providing assistance to the legal profession and the wider community.

The position of Law Library Director is a full-time faculty position within the School of Law.  The successful candidate will start as soon as possible but no later than August 2024. Rank and salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. Members of minority groups, women, and others whose background would contribute to the diversity of the Law School are encouraged to apply. Information about Maine Law’s diversity initiatives can be found on our website.

Review of applications begins immediately. This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.

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Established in 1968, the University of Maine System (UMS) unites six distinctive public universities, comprising 10 campuses and numerous centers, in the common purpose of providing quality higher education while delivering on its traditional tripartite mission of teaching, research, and public service. A comprehensive public institution of higher education, UMS serves more than 30,000 students annually and is supported by the efforts of more than 2,000 faculty, more than 3,000 staff, and a complement of adjunct faculty. Reaching more than 500,000 people annually through educational and cultural offerings, the University of Maine System also benefits from more than two-thirds of its alumni population residing within the state; more than 123,000 individuals. The System consists of six universities: The University of Maine (UMaine), including its regional campus the University of Maine at Machias (UMM); the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA); the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF); the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK), the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI); and the University of Southern Maine (USM).  The System also includes the University of Maine School of Law and the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center.  

University of Maine School of Law:
 

The University of Maine School of Law is the state’s public and only law school, a vital resource serving our local, regional, national, and global community. Maine Law is an institutional public servant committed to providing an accessible and affordable student-focused program of legal education and achieving the highest standards of ethical behavior. Our rigorous doctrinal and experiential curriculum, influential scholarship, and signature programming prepare students to practice law, promote respect for the rule of law, and advance justice for all members of society.

Required:

Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and a Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited program.
 

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create an applicant profile and complete an application which includes contact information for three references and upload:

1) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 
2) a resume/curriculum vitae
 

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5713, 207-581-1226.  TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).