Come join the Thurgood Marshall Law Library at the University of Maryland Baltimore – ranked as one of America’s Best Employers (Forbes Magazine)! The law school campus is in the heart of historic downtown Baltimore, steps away from a daily rotation of food trucks, seasonal farmers’ market, one of the oldest indoor markets in the country (Lexington Market), Camden Yards, and the Inner Harbor. The university’s shuttle provides easy access to other parts of the city. Baltimore has a rich history as a major transportation hub with the intersection of its seaport and the oldest railroad in the United States (Baltimore & Ohio). The economy has since shifted from industry and trade to knowledge and service. As a thriving intellectual hub, it is home to numerous academic campuses and libraries. With easy access to mountains and beaches, a quick drive or train ride to Philadelphia, New York, DC, and multiple airports, Charm City lives large. The Thurgood Marshall Law Library is committed to innovation from playing an instrumental role in the robust, required legal research instruction program to the digitization of unique civil rights collections. We welcome applicants who are interested in building on this foundation and helping to lead forward-thinking initiatives that align with the university’s core values: respect and integrity; well-being and sustainability; equity and justice; and innovation and discovery. *Job Summary:* The Research & Faculty Services Librarian is an essential member of the library’s Research Services team. This position provides critical research and scholarly support to faculty, reference services for library patrons, and teaches in the library’s legal research instruction program, which is devoted to teaching required first year and advanced legal research courses. Librarians may cover daytime and/or evening reference. This position is a12-month library faculty appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to meet library and university requirements for permanent status and promotion. *Essential Responsibilities:* · Teach in the required legal research program (which includes Introduction to Legal Research and Advanced Legal Research). · Receive faculty requests for research support and coordinate with supervisor and members of the Research Services Department to assign and complete research projects. · Work closely with faculty and research assistants to provide research support and manuscript review for faculty scholarship. · Provide training for faculty and research assistants. · Provide reference services to all library patrons (e.g., daytime and/or evenings). · Provide in-class research sessions about library resources and services as needed. · Participate in professional, campus, or consortial library activities. · Partner with other members of the Research Services team to develop solutions to meet the evolving needs of the law school community. *Required Qualifications:* · Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited program and a master’s degree in library or information science (or related) from an ALA accredited program. · Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills. · Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. · Collaborative approach to problem solving and working across teams and departments. · Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. · Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a rapidly changing environment. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. *Preferred Qualifications:* · Experience working in a service-oriented profession. · One (1) or more years of related experience. · Experience in assisting faculty scholarship. · Teaching experience and familiarity with different formats (e.g., in person, virtual). · Experience using learning management systems, video conferencing platforms, and instructional technology applications. · Experience or interest in developing skills in foreign, comparative, and international legal research. *Salary and Benefits*: · *Hiring Salary*: $84,460 · This position offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and fixed holidays, and 15 sick days annually with the ability to bank/rollover up to 400 hours of vacation every year; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools. · Librarians typically enjoy 2-3 teleworking days per week depending on capacity and semester demands. More teleworking may be possible when classes are not in session (e.g., summer). · The position is a 12-month library faculty appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to meetlibrary and university requirements for permanent status and promotionwithin established timeframes. *Availability:*This position is available immediately. *To Apply:* Interested applicants should apply online athttps://www.umaryland.edu/jobs/and include a cover letter, CV/resume, the names and contact information of three references, and a separate signed/dated affidavit page (stating “I verify that my CV is current and accurate”). Individuals from historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. *The position will remain open until filled and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To ensure priority consideration, submit your materials by December 16, 2024.* UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact HRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contactHRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this link UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination. **Job:** **Faculty* **Organization:** **Francis King Carey School of Law - Law Library* **Title:** *Research and Faculty Services Librarian* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *24000167*