Professor & Executive Director

Company: American Association of Law Libraries
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Seton Hall University School of Law seeks to fill the position of Professor and Executive Director of--the Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Law Library Center for Information and Technology (the "Rodino Center--Director"). Named after Peter W. Rodino, Jr.-a congressman from New Jersey who served as--chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and oversaw the impeachment process against
President Richard Nixon-the Rodino Center brings together library and information technology--professionals, as well as law practice and educational technology expertise, providing a streamlined--research experience for our students: https://law.shu.edu/rodino-center/index.cfm In addition to overseeing all aspects of the Rodino Center's operations, the Rodino Center Director,--like other tenured/tenure track faculty members, will also teach and produce legal scholarship,--which can include scholarship in topics relating to issues in librarianship, pedagogy, technology, and--cognate fields. If untenured upon hire, the successful candidate will initially be hired at the Associate--Professor (untenured level) and will be expected to proceed along a standard tenure timeline for--Law School faculty. Candidates must hold both a JD and an MLIS or equivalent degree. The successful candidate must--have a demonstrated track record for leadership potential in a law library setting, including skills--related to budgeting, introducing technological innovations, collaborating with and supervising--colleagues, and strategic planning. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate (i) strong scholarly promise, (ii) the ability or potential--to be an outstanding teacher who can motivate students while preparing them for the practice of--law in the twenty-first century, and (iii) leadership in service toward building an equitable and--diverse academic community. Seton Hall Law School offers a vibrant, energetic academic environment. Located in downtown--Newark, New Jersey, approximately 20 minutes from Manhattan, Seton Hall Law is especially well regarded--in the health and life sciences law, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and privacy arenas,--and it is in the process of expanding its role in energy, technology and data analytics. The faculty--includes nationally recognized scholars and teachers with expertise in a wide range of areas. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the values and goals of--diversity. The University aspires to be a leader among its peer institutions in responding to the needs--and concerns of an increasingly diverse population by striving to (i) overcome historical and divisive--biases in our society and (ii) achieve equity and equality. In an effort to enrich our academic
environment, the University actively encourages applications from members of all historically--underrepresented groups and those invested in our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:--https://law.shu.edu/about/diversity/index.cfm. To apply, candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and a statement explaining their vision for--how the Rodino Center can further its mission of providing exceptional, cutting-edge research and--technology services for the Seton Hall Law community (maximum two-pages, single spaced) to--https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/494430/director-law-library. In order to ensure maximum--consideration, please promptly submit all application materials as the committee plans to begin--reviewing applications in late January. Requirements

• Candidates must hold both a JD and an MLIS or equivalent degree.--
• The successful candidate must--have a demonstrated track record for leadership potential in a law library setting, including skills--related to budgeting, introducing technological innovations, collaborating with and supervising--colleagues, and strategic planning.
• Candidates must also be able to demonstrate (i) strong scholarly promise, (ii) the ability or potential--to be an outstanding teacher who can motivate students while preparing them for the practice of--law in the twenty-first century, and (iii) leadership in service toward building an equitable and--diverse academic community. Job Information
  • Job ID: 55563077
  • Location:
    Newark, New Jersey, United States
  • Position Title: Professor & Executive Director
  • Company Name: Seton Hall University Rodino Center
  • Discipline: Legal Education
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Job Duration: Indefinite
  • Required Travel: 0-10% Jobs You May Like Senior Research Analyst CL Business Data and Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Keywords: American Association of Law Libraries, Newark , Professor & Executive Director, Executive , Newark, New Jersey