Assistant Professor, Library; NTT

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Akron, Ohiotime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR102186

The University of Akron School of Law will hire an assistant library professor on a twelve-month contract to begin as soon as possible. This is a law faculty non-tenure track position eligible for continuing appointment. The position includes equal voting rights and expected participation on faculty and university committees.

The library professor will provide reference and research services, participate in collection development, and complete other duties as assigned. We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience or a strong interest in student services, electronic services, or developing legal technologies such as AI. In addition to the librarian duties, the library professor will teach in our LARW I program and Advanced Legal Research.

Opportunities to teach LARW II, specialized research courses, and other courses to be determined. We invite applications from candidates who can both help fulfill curricular needs and support our strategic goals.
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* Required Qualifications:

** A Master of Library Science Degree from an ALA-accredited school and a JD from an ABA-accredited school are required.  US Citizenship or immigration status allows long-term full-time academic work in the United States.
** Preferred Qualifications**:
Potential for outstanding scholarship, teaching, and service.# #
** Additional Position Information:
**** Application Instructions:
** In order to be considered for this position, please attach the necessary documents (This could be CV, Cover Letter, Teaching/Research Philosophy, etc.).  i. Any application materials that are requested beyond the CV can be uploaded in the Application Questions 2 of 2 section.
** Final date to receive applications:
** Review of applications will begin on February 5, 2026.  
** Compensation:
** The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
** FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
** United States of America (Exempt)
** Union Affiliation (if applicable):
**** For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
** Iron Bones
** Email:
** ibones                                                                        #
** Background Check Statement
** The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees.  The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus.  As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.#
** Non-Discrimination Statement
** The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our  for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.#
** State of Residence Statement
** It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education.

The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches.

As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems.

We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders.

For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our  page.### Benefits The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental,…