Emerging Technology Specialist/Professor of Legal Research
University of Florida
- Gainesville, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Description:Are you fascinated by technology and its impact on legal research? Do you enjoy evaluating cutting-edge products and providing recommendations for their adoption? Want to be part of campus-wide initiatives at a university leading the way in AI innovation? If so, the Lawton Chiles Legal Information Center (LIC) at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law invites you to consider our exciting opportunity as an Emerging Technology Specialist/Professor of Legal Research.The Emerging Technology Specialist/Professor of Legal Research is part of the LIC's public services team. With a focus on developing instruction and programming relating to new technology and innovation in legal education and law practice, the Emerging Technology Specialist will liaison with the University of Florida's Center for Teaching Excellence, Center for Instructional Technology and Training, and other units across campus to assist the faculty of the University of Florida's Fredric G. Levin College of Law in incorporating new technology into their courses. As part of the public services team, the Emerging Technology Specialist will provide reference services and faculty research support and teach a section of the required first-year legal research course at the University of Florida's Fredric G. Levin College of Law. There are also opportunities to develop subject-specific upper-level legal research and/or legal technology courses. The Emerging Technology Specialist reports to the Assistant Director for Public Services and will be hired as an Assistant-in-Law.Professors of Legal Research are full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty members and receive competitive benefits including annual and sick leave, medical and dental insurance, retirement programs, and tuition remission. Like other non-tenure track positions at the University of Florida's Fredric G. Levin College of Law, there is a promotion path from Assistant-in-Law to Associate-in-Law to Senior Associate-in-Law with commensurate salary increases.The University of Florida Levin College of Law, a top-tier law school and the No. 1 ranked law school in the third most populous state, is committed to providing an exceptional legal education as part of a world-class public university. We are a diverse and dedicated community of legal scholars, students, and alumni, impacting conversations on a local, national, and global scale. Our faculty are actively engaged in publishing innovative scholarship, traveling throughout the United States and the world to engage in a variety of professional activities.Located in the thriving college town of Gainesville, Florida, the Lawton Chiles Legal Information Center at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law is one of the largest libraries in the southeast United States. The library serves approximately 100 full-time faculty members and approximately 800 J.D. and LL.M. students at the Levin College of Law in addition to other University of Florida students and faculty, members of the Florida Bar, and the general public. Gainesville is a delightful blend of vibrant culture and natural beauty. Nestled in the heart of North Central Florida, nearby state parks offer trails and natural springs for hiking, biking, and kayaking. Within the city, art galleries, theaters, and music venues provide great entertainment while a variety of food trucks and restaurants serve diverse cuisine.
Expected Salary:Commensurate with Experience
Minimum Requirements:A JD from an ABA-accredited law school is required. Either a master's degree in Library or Information Science (MLS or equivalent degree) from an accredited program or current enrollment in an accredited program is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants:In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume with your application.Health Assessment Required: NoAdvertised: 12 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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