Associate Dean for Information Services and Law Library Director
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
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Academic Term (Fixed Term)
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University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
Bowen School of Law
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As Associate Dean and Director you will have the opportunity to provide strategic leadership and vision for a library that serves both our law school constituency and the broader legal community through our partnership with the Pulaski County Law Library. Youll work alongside library faculty and staff who are dedicated to supporting student success and advancing legal scholarship.
We seek a forward-thinking leader who will integrate emerging technologies into legal education champion the ethical use of AI and digital tools and foster a culture of innovation. At Bowen youll have the autonomy to develop programs and services that enhance educational excellence and build meaningful partnerships with the central Arkansas legal community. The chance to make a lasting impact on legal education while advancing your career at an institution that values innovation collaboration and excellence.
This tenure-track faculty position offers the opportunity to blend library leadership with teaching allowing you to directly impact the next generation of legal professionals while advancing your own career and scholarly interests. Join us at Bowen for a chance to make a lasting impact on legal education at an institution that values innovation collaboration and excellence. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program;
Minimum seven (7) years of law library experience with at least five (5) years of progressive administrative experience in an academic law library demonstrating your ability to lead teams and manage complex initiatives successfully;
Deep understanding of contemporary trends in legal education library science and information technology with vision for how these intersect to serve diverse learning communities;
Broad knowledge of library operations including digital resources emerging technologies legal research pedagogy and innovative service delivery models;
Broad knowledge of library operations including digital resources emerging technologies legal research pedagogy and innovative service delivery models.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide strategic direction for library services championing innovative approaches to information delivery and supporting the schools mission of educational excellence;
Manage library operations and budget to maximize impact and ensure sustainable growth of collections and services;
Teach advanced legal research and collaborate with library colleagues to deliver excellent instruction that prepares students for practice;
Share your expertise by teaching additional courses that align with the law schools needs and your scholarly interests;
Develop innovative programs and resources that empower faculty research and enhance scholarly productivity;
Collaborate with other department heads in supporting and advising the Dean;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to teach;
Expertise in legal research platforms and databases;
Demonstrated skill in managing personnel collections and budgets;
Demonstrated leadership ability;
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituents;
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team;
Negotiation and communication skills.
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
We welcome your application through Workday. For questions about the position please contact Theresa Beiner Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee at or Melissa Serfass Interim Library Director at We encourage applications from candidates who will bring diverse perspectives and experiences to our community.
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Standing
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Teacher Coaching
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Cordova
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
