What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regular Faculty - Reference & Electronic Resources Librarian position at University of Idaho?
Regular Faculty - Reference & Electronic Resources Librarian
Posting Number: F001447P
Advertising Pay Range: $65,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
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Primary Unit:
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title:
Position Control Number: 4483
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:
1
Contract Basis: Fiscal Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 01/04/2027
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Negotiable (must be justified)
Rank: Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type:
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
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.
Unit/Department Summary:
https://www.uidaho.edu/law
Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 70%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 10%
Outreach & Extension: 10%
University Service & Leadership: 10%
Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
Required Qualifications:
- 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 - Teaching experience or related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of an MLIS program
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Posting Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
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 (upload to Other Document 1 field); (5) Statement describing any Bar disciplinary history (if applicable) (upload to Other Document 2 field).
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 (upload to Other Document 1 field); (5) Statement describing any Bar disciplinary history (if applicable) (upload to Other Document 2 field).
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52831
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Benefits:
Sick Leave, Health Insurance, Professional DevelopmentSalary : $65,000