Description

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law seeks a dynamic and collaborative Faculty Services and Instructional Design Librarian to join its library faculty. This tenure-track position combines teaching, support for effective learning, and library service. Recent graduates, newer librarians, as well as experienced librarians are invited to apply. Position available January 1, 2026. Hiring process will continue until position is filled.

Core Responsibilities:
Teaching and Instruction

• Teach two credit hours per academic year in the law school’s legal research curriculum (basic, advanced, or specialized courses).
• Design and develop instructional materials, assessments, and activities that support course learning objectives and promote active, effective learning.
• Participate in the development and delivery of research workshops, orientations, and outreach programs.

Faculty and Instructional Design Support

• Collaborate with law faculty to enhance student learning through instructional design best practices.
• Provide consultation, training, and support to faculty on the effective use of instructional technologies for in-person, hybrid, and online courses.
• Partner with campus IT and instructional design teams to pilot and assess new technologies that support legal education.

Research, Scholarship, and Service

• Coordinate and participate in the Library Seminar Paper Workshops, Library Briefings, and other research training sessions across the curriculum.
• Provide 6-10 hours per week of reference and research assistance to law school faculty, students and other library patrons.
• Serve as a faculty liaison, providing research support, and training for student research assistants.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish in areas such as legal research pedagogy, educational technology, or law librarianship.
• Prepare and maintain online research guides, tutorials, and other instructional resources that support teaching, scholarship, and student learning.
• Engage in library, law school, university, and professional committee service.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to the advancement of the Law Library’s mission and goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited institution required.
• Master’s degree in Library Science (M.L.S. or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution, or an equivalent degree in information science, instructional design, educational technology, or a closely related field preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching experience or potential for effective legal research instruction.
• Interest in supporting and improving student learning through instructional design.
• Experience assisting with course or instructional design is welcome but not required.
• Strong service orientation; excellent oral and written communication; good organizational skills; strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with all library patrons.
• Adaptable to additional responsibilities.