Lubbock
Lecturer - Law Library Fellow
33654BR
School of Law
Position Description
Contributes to the university's mission through teaching and service.
Major/Essential Functions
Assist Law Library Faculty with class preparation and teaching.
Teach 1-Credit Texas Legal Research course.
Teach Legal Practice research workshops.
Teach in the Excellence in Legal Research Program.
Provide seminar instruction on Law Library resources.
Provide reference services as part of a rotating reference schedule in
traditional and online environments.
Assist with research requests and other information needs.
Participate in the faculty liaison program.
Participate in posting to the Law Library blog, The Reporter.
Work collaboratively with others to create and maintain LibGuides.
Participate in collection development and selection.
Assist with the Law Library's digital repository.
Assist with Law Library outreach.
Participate in special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Organization
Texas Tech University
Required Qualifications
JD from an ABA-accredited institution and an interest in pursuing law
librarianship. Ability to teach effectively. Job assignment is full-time
instruction. This position will be classified as Security Sensitive and
require a criminal background check if selected for employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of self-motivation, initiative and intellectual curiosity, a
strong user-service philosophy, and the commitment to continuous
improvement.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability
to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and
to collaborate and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage
multiple projects and deadlines, innovate, and remain flexible and
comfortable with change.
A MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution or enrolled in an
MLIS program.
Familiarity with Law Library operations.
Experience in teaching and delivering legal reference service.
Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation
students.
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health
and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Monthly
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual
selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the
institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the
institutional pay plan by visiting www. depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Shift
Day
Schedule Details
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Grant Funded?
No
Job Group
NonTenure track
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or
status as a protected veteran.
Salary Grade
800
