University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Working Title Reference Librarian - Open Rank Professor

Department College of Law-0899

Requisition Number F_260030

Posting Open Date 04/08/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/01/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The University of Nebraska College of Law invites applications for the position of Reference Librarian (Open Rank Professor) at the Schmid Law Library. This 12-month, tenure-track law library faculty position offers an opportunity to support student learning and faculty scholarship while contributing to the mission and values of the College of Law.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to legal education, research, and law library services in a dynamic academic setting. Members of the law library faculty participate in faculty governance at the College of Law and may apply for faculty development fellowships (sabbatical). Initial appointment and rank will be commensurate with experience.

Law library faculty will participate in the University’s generous benefits package. Please use this link to see the full range of benefits: https://hr.unl.edu/health-benefits/. General information about the Law College is available at http://law.unl.edu/.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited master’s program by the start of employment.

OR

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and current enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or an equivalent graduate degree in library or information science, with completion required within 18 months of hire; or current enrollment in a joint degree program, with completion of both the J.D. and the Master’s degree within six months of hire.

OR

• A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited master’s program AND substantial professional experience as a law librarian demonstrating qualifications comparable to those described above.

The title of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Criminal History Background Check Required No

Posted Salary

How to Apply

Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following required documents.

• A letter of interest.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Leiter, Direcor of the Schmid Law Library, University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, NE 68583-0902 at rich.leiter@unl.edu.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Rich Leiter

rich.leiter@unl.edu

Job Category

Job Category (old) Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading

Job Type Full-Time

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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