Research & Instruction Law Librarian - University of Illinois : Job Details

The position for Research & Instruction Librarian duties include providing support research by students and faculty, teaching legal research courses, leading outreach to students, and developing community and expertise through national, regional, and subject-specific professional organizations.

Research and Reference: Active participation in research support for law school faculty and students; Provide legal library reference to faculty, students, staff, the University community, and the public; Support technology-based services for research, law library operations improvement, and content creation, such as digital initiatives and services.

Teaching: Teach first-year and advanced legal research courses.

Outreach: Assist in public engagement to promote faculty scholarship.

Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and Master's degree in Information or Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution or the equivalent. A signed agreement to complete a Master's in Information or Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution within 2.5 years of hire will also be acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated successful experience teaching law students and partnering with law faculty on research projects.

Appointment Information: This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 12/16/2025. Salary range is $70,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 16, 2025. For further information about this specific position, please contact Devin Scheidemantel at [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-###-####.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-###-####, or by emailing [email protected].