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Legal Information Librarian/Lecturer in Law
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What they do
A Law Professor teaches national and regional legislative ideas and truths, as well as the methods used in practicing various forms of law to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, law professors will perform legal services.
$100,278 / year median in Massachusetts
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- Deliver legal research instruction to law students through credit-bearing research courses, guest lectures, library-sponsored research workshops and online learning resources.
- Provide research and reference support to the Boston College Law School community.
- Serve as liaison to assigned faculty members providing support for scholarship and teaching.
- Contribute to the development of new library services and programs.
- Participate in outreach activities promoting engagement within the law school community.
- Identify and evaluate new resources through participation in the collection development process.
- Serve on library, law school, and other professional committees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range:
$86,300 to $107,850; salary commensurate with relevant experience. Requirements- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited institution.
- Knowledge and experience conducting legal research and providing reference support.
- Experience or interest in providing research instruction through a variety of modalities.
- Interest in curriculum development, teaching, and assessment.
- Ability to work as part of a team to solve problems, learn new skills, and support each other's work.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Commitment to providing a high level of customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly with faculty, students, staff, and a diverse community.
- Commitment to an inclusive learning environment.