Professor of Law, Legal Practice and Emerging Technologies Librarian

The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law invites applications for the position of Professor of Law, Legal Practice and Emerging Technologies Librarian. This faculty appointment combines responsibilities for library technologies and systems management, reference and instructional services, and teaching in the legal research and writing program. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the research and teaching needs of law students and faculty while advancing the integration of emerging technologies into legal education.

Primary Purpose

The Professor of Law, Legal Practice and Emerging Technologies Librarian leads the implementation, management and maintenance of library technologies and systems, including online databases and services. The position also provides reference and instructional assistance. The position also provides reference and instructional support and contributes to the law school's legal research and writing program through teaching.

Essential Functions

Electronic Resources Management

Reference and Instructional Services

Teaching

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed during standard hours; Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled/ or the date.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.