What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Ken Gormley Law Library – Thomas R. Kline School of Law position at Duquesne University?
Director of Ken Gormley Law Library – Thomas R. Kline School of Law Salary:
Commensurate with experience POSITION
SUMMARY: The
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University invites innovative and
mission-focused individuals to apply for the Director of the Ken Gormley Law
Library and Information Resources position. Duquesne seeks candidates who have
the energy, vision, and leadership to advance the development of all aspects of
library operations for the Ken Gormley Law Library. This position will provide
the successful candidate with the opportunity to reimagine the role of the
modern law library and further the Law School’s mission of training ethical,
practice-ready attorneys. The
Director will hold a law faculty appointment
with security of faculty position in accordance with ABA standards. The Director's
faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and
qualifications. This is a 12-month law faculty position reporting to the Dean
of the School of Law. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees all operations for the Ken Gormley Law Library Engages in strategic planning and
developing and implementing new initiatives to ensure the library is providing
quality services for its constituents; this includes, but is not limited to,
developing and delivering training on emerging technologies Directs collection assessment and
development at the library to support the curricular and scholarly needs of the
Law School community Manages vendor relationships and
contracts Works with the Dean, associate deans,
and law faculty to identify, develop, and assess the library’s role in the Law
School’s program of legal education and in meeting faculty scholarship and
research needs Supports the Law School administration
in data collection and retention to assist in maintaining compliance with accreditation
standards Works with the Director of Business
& Administration to develop budgetary goals and administer financial
resources appropriately Maintains a well-equipped law library
space to support the learning, research, and interactive engagement needs of
the Law School community Develops services to assist faculty
and the administration in increasing scholarly impact and productivity at the
Law School. Participates in activities related to
faculty governance, scholarly research, and professional service, as required
for appointed rank and established by the faculty handbook.
Benefits: Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and
vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and
dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 221801/10-1063
FLSA Status: Exempt
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications: A
J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an M.L.S. from an
ALA-accredited program, a degree in information science, or the equivalent
degree Preferred
qualifications: Comprehensive
knowledge of commonly used electronic and legal information resources, as well
as an understanding and interest in emergent technologies, including, but not
limited to, artificial intelligence and machine learning Additional coursework or certification(s) in artificial intelligence, machine
learning, or data science Understanding of machine learning principles and their application to legal
research, and proficiency with major legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw
and Lexis) and their generative AI features Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent
the library to multiple stakeholders and explain technical concepts to
non-technical users Demonstrated leadership experience, including guiding strategic planning
initiatives, and overseeing management of budget and personnel Knowledge of best practices, as well as current trends and innovations, in
academic law library administration and operation Teaching experience in traditional classroom and online settings (asynchronous
and/or synchronous) Record of scholarly activity and/or professional service, including
presentations, publications, and service to professional organizations Active membership in the relevant professional organizations (AALL, etc.) and
experience in academic law libraries or similar environments Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of
experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following: Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and
respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and
understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,
faculty, staff and others) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the
University Community Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter
membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by
visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.
