APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College
College of Law

Department
Law Library

Position Classification
Regular Faculty

Rank
Negotiable

Tenure Status
Negotiable

Location
Moscow

FTE
1.0

Advertising Pay Range
$65,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience

FLSA Status
Exempt

Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date
01/04/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Primary Faculty Position Summary
This is a full-time (fiscal year appointment) tenure-track or tenured position for the College of Law’s Moscow location, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.

The faculty member in this position will be an integral part of the Law Library and legal research faculty team, working under the supervision and general direction of the Director of the Law Library. This faculty member will be responsible for the Law Library’s electronic resources management, policies, and decisions. Duties include, but are not limited to: 1) supervising the maintenance of Law Library-specific electronic databases and resources, including LibGuides, Digital Commons, and vendor study aid subscriptions; 2) working closely with the University Library to coordinate the Law Library’s participation in the shared integrated library system; 3) coordinating the Law Library’s compliance with Title II digital accessibility requirements.

In addition, this position provides reference and research support to College of Law students, faculty, and staff, as well as to members of the University community and the general public; and teaches Introduction to Legal Research and other potential courses. The faculty member will also conduct outreach, attend faculty meetings, and serve on committees at the University and/or College level.

The University of Idaho College of Law maintains two campuses in Moscow and Boise. The Law Library administers and manages the Idaho State Law Library pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Idaho Supreme Court. The Law Library is a member of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, a consortium of 37 academic libraries in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, with access to over 28 million items.

Teaching & Advising Effort
70%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort
10%

Outreach & Extension Effort
10%

University Service & Leadership Effort
10%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

JD from ABA-accredited school and successful completion of at least one year of an MLIS program from an ALA-accredited school, or equivalent experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Teaching experience or related experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Completion of an MLIS program

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled
Yes

Contingency on appointment
N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants
The priority consideration date will be 10/25/26.

Required documents for application are (1) Resume/CV; (2) Letter of Qualification addressing whether you satisfy each of the required and preferred qualifications for the position; (3) List of three references; (4) Research agenda describing your scholarly interests and anticipated future research projects; (5) Statement describing any Bar disciplinary history (if applicable).

Visa Sponsorship
No

Degree Requirement Timeline
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.