Security Sensitive Position?:
Yes
Hours of Work:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F
Posting Number:TSU202577
Official TSU Title:DIRECTOR OF THE LAW LIBRARY/FACULTY
Grant Title:N/A
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary:The Director of the Law Library will have managing responsibility for all aspects of the Law Library. The Director ensures that the Law Library's collections and resources are sufficient to meet the primary goal of supporting the teaching and research needs of the Law School's faculty, staff, and students and its obligations to the general public as a Federal Depository Library. The Director is a member of the Law School faculty and required to teach one or more law school courses.
**Based on background and experience, the candidate may be appointed for Assistant/Associate/or Full Professor. Associate and Full Professor candidates will be considered for tenure.
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Hiring Range:$84,615.00 - $156,000.00
Education:A Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited library or information science program are required. Must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank.
Required Licensing/Certification:N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:
Must have five to seven years of experience in the management of a law library as a director or associate director. Experience must include managing personnel, budgets, and library collection(s).
Experience in teaching law school courses is also required.
Active research agenda as evidenced by at least one journal publication at time of hire preferred.
Work is performed within routine office environment with no exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Physical demands are usually limited to sitting or standing in one location much of the time. Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects of light weight may be required.
UA EEO Statement:It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Open to all applicants.
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