Associate Dean for Information Services and Law Library Director

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The 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 8,900 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 Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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• 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 school's 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 school's 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.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The 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.

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.