Legal Technologies Librarian

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Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship. General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook [https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/](https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/) and the Office of Faculty Affairs website [https://faculty.gsu.edu/](https://faculty.gsu.edu/). All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean. **Department:** Law Library **College** College of Law **Campus:** Atlanta **Posting Type:** External **About the Department** The Georgia State College of Law Library is excited to announce our open Legal Technologies Librarian position. This position works within the Georgia State College of Law Library and the nationally recognized Legal Analytics and Innovation Initiative (LAII), which is recognized as a national leader in legal tech education by the Bloomberg Law Innovation Program, National Jurist, and Prelaw Magazine. Reporting to Patrick Parsons, the Associate Director of Legal Technology and Innovation, this position would act as the subject matter expert for emerging legal technology, law firm technology, and legal technology initiatives for the Georgia State College of Law, Law Library, and LAII. The position presents wide-ranging opportunities for a candidate interested in law libraries and legal tech and innovation. The candidate would contribute significantly to LAII curriculum development, teaching, and a newly created [**Technology and Innovation path within the current** **LAII** **Certificate program**](https://law.gsu.edu/student-experience/academics/certificates/certificate-in-legal-analytics-innovation/). There is considerable room for growth, and the candidate would be encouraged to propose courses, develop programming, and generally take on new challenges that interest them. The candidate would also work within the library, teaching a first-year introductory research course, providing reference services, and performing other public services duties. We are interested in candidates with a wide range of experience levels and are willing to devote resources to developing the right person. Part of one of the Southeast's largest comprehensive research universities, Georgia State Law is a dynamic urban-centered law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full and part-time students. **Position Description** **PURPOSE** **AND** **SCOPE** **OF** **POSITION**: This position provides support to the law library and Legal Analytics and Innovation Initiative (LAII) by being the subject matter expert on legal technology, law firm technology, and law and technology. This person is expected to teach, present, and generally work in this area in support of the College of Law, Law Library, and LAII curriculum. This position is a non-tenure-track faculty member in the College of Law with the status of Law Librarian. **DUTIES:** - Teaches an introductory legal research course. May teach upper-level specialized legal research course(s). - Encouraged to teach classes on technology in the LAII certificate program. May teach, propose, and develop other technology or legal research courses. - Provide support to both the law library and Legal Analytics and Innovation Initiative (LAII.) - Develops and maintains an extensive working knowledge of current and emerging legal technologies, legal tech processes, artificial intelligence, and other related topics - Participates in further developing the Legal Analytics and Innovation Initiative, including developing curricular and non-curricular programming. - Participates in the reference desk rotation. Provides reference services to members of the law school community, the university community, the local bench and bar, and the general public. - May also give subject-specific lectures for law and university faculty and students. - May supervise graduate research assistants (GRAs) as they complete library projects, such as outreach efforts, contributing to Law Library social media, blog, etc. - Attends and actively participates in College of Law events and faculty governance, including serving on faculty committees as assigned and may serve as Faculty Advisor to law students. - Participates in collection development for the Law Library. - May participate in the development and maintenance of library research guides. - Attends and/or presents at professional meetings, including participation at the local, regional, and national levels, as well as volunteers to serve on committees for law librarian, legal tech, and other related professional organizations. - May engage in scholarly research and activity including but not limited to, writing or editing short articles, CALI lessons, scholarly research on topics of interest; presenting scholarly research at conferences or other professional gatherings; serving on an editorial or advisory board; etc. - Performs other duties as assigned.Applications are welcome from both entry-level, junior lateral, and senior lateral faculty. Depending on the experience level of the successful candidate, the position may also include an appointment as either the director, co-director, or the associate director of the clinic. Applicants should apply with a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, complete law school transcript, and sample of written work. Three letters of reference will be required of any candidates invited for final interview. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by November 1, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the Recruitment Committee. Please note that applicants may be required to submit further documentation prior to a screening and/or campus interview. For questions related to this announcement, please contact: Kristina Niedringhaus Associate Dean for Law Library Georgia State University College of Law **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])** **Required Experience** - 3-5 years relevant post-J.D. legal experience**Required Education** - Master's degree in Library and Information Science, or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited school; - Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited school;**Preferred Qualifications/Experience** - MLIS or MLS (Masters in Information or Masters in Library Science) or equivalent - Experience in the use of technology to further the practice of law, including in law firms, access to justice initiatives, and other related areas. - Demonstrated experience in instruction and class or curricular development, particularly in legal technology or legal research - Experience in programming, instruction, curricular development, or course development - Experience teaching legal research or other law-based courses - Experience with data and data visualization tools, python, or other coding languages - Demonstrated interest in technology, emerging legal technology, and law and technology - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and work independently with minimal supervision. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.**Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc** - Membership in or ability to become a member of the State Bar of Georgia.**Pre-Employment Requirements** A criminal background review is required. **Salary:** $85,000.00 **Search Chair Contact info** For questions related to this announcement, please contact: Patrick Parsons Law Librarian, Associate Professor Georgia State University College of Law **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])** **Departmental contact for assistance** For additional assistance you may contact the College of Law Office of Academic Affairs ([[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])). **Number of Vacancies** 1 **Desired Start Date** 01/01/2025 **Open Date** 12/04/2024 **Review of Applications Begins** 12/04/2024 **Close Date** 01/04/2025 **Open Until Filled** No **Special Instructions Summary** **Applicants should apply with a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, complete law school transcript (Document 1), and sample of written work (Document 2). Three letters of reference will be required of any candidates invited for final interview.** **Apply at** [https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4811](https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4811) **Equal Opportunity Employment Statement** Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program. **USG Core Values Statement** The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. 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