Foreign & International Law Librarian

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Working Title Foreign & International Law Librarian Department Law School-King Law Library About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https: // www. uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 05/01/2027 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 08/20/2026 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

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Position Information

FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary The Foreign & International Law Librarian provides specialized legal research, reference, instructional, and collection development support for the School of Law's foreign, international, and comparative law programs. The position also supports faculty, students, journals, moot court teams, visiting scholars, and related centers; contributes to Law Library operations and strategic initiatives; instructs School of Law legal research courses; and participates in professional, scholarly, and service activities. Additional Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION

Services to foreign and international law programs (40%)Provide specialized assistance to various law school programs in international, foreign and comparative law, including the Rusk Center, the Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law, the international moot court teams, the international law faculty, and visiting scholars. Promote, develop, maintain and assess the foreign and international collections.Research, Reference, and Informal Instructional Services (25%) Provide synchronous and asynchronous informal legal research instruction and materials as needed. Participate in research and reference services. Law Library Operations (10%) Contribute to teams and committees by planning, evaluating, assessing, marketing and implementing services, resources and technologies. Support initiatives in the Law Library and School of Law strategic plans.Professional Development and Other Duties (10%) Participate in professional, scholarly, and service activities. Maintain knowledge of library and legal education trends. Acquire new skills and participate in other projects as needed.

Percentage Of Time 85 Duties/Responsibilities INSTRUCTION Instruct School of Law courses.

Percentage Of Time 15

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