Under the leadership of the Head of Research and Instructional Services, the Emerging Technologies & Research Librarian/Assistant Professor will join the library’s efforts to identify and integrate emerging technologies into the core teaching and research missions of the library and the College. This librarian will also participate in expanding and improving reference and research services offered to a broad array of patrons.  This is a full-time, tenure-track law library faculty position with teaching, service, and publication responsibilities. Anticipated start date of January 1, 2026.

Responsibilities  

·         Evaluate new artificial intelligence and legal technology products and services, recommend adoption of products and services, and serve as a resource for faculty, students, and staff.

·         Collaborate in the programming and instruction on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in the practice of law.

·         Provide reference and research support to law faculty, students, and staff, as well as to the larger university, the legal profession, and the community. 

·         Teach legal research through research courses, guest lectures, workshops, and creation of online learning resources in collaboration with the other law library faculty. 

·         Serve as a legal information liaison to law faculty, administrators, and committees with the other law library faculty. 

·         Collaborate with other law library faculty to plan and conduct outreach initiatives that facilitate and enrich the use of law library resources. 

·         Participate in faculty governance and administration in the Law Library, the College of Law, and the University of Tennessee. 

·         Engage in scholarship, service, and professional activities at the local, regional, and national levels. 

·         Other responsibilities as assigned. 

The Emerging Technologies & Research Librarian is a member of the law library faculty.  This collaborative group shares governance of the law library with the Associate Dean for Library & Technology Services and assists with the development and implementation of library strategies, policies, and procedures for delivering services, providing legal information resources, and maintaining a welcoming environment in support of the mission and goals of the library and the College. 

We believe that engaging with individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives fosters a vibrant learning environment that enhances critical thinking and intellectual growth.  Our collective strengths make us stronger, and we are committed to promoting an atmosphere where all members of the College and University community feel welcome, can thrive, and can achieve success.

Compensation: $80,000 - $82,000

Required Qualifications 

·         A Juris Doctorate (.J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school at time of appointment.

·         A master?s degree in information sciences or equivalent from an A.L.A.-accredited library school, enrollment in such a program, or commitment to doing so at the University of Tennessee School of Information Sciences once eligible for tuition remission.

·         Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

·         Proficiency with online legal research.

·         An aptitude for and interest in working in a collaborative environment. 

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills.  

·         A commitment to distinction and achievement in scholarship and service.

 Preferred Qualifications 

·         Experience working in a law library.  

·         Record of scholarship or professional service relevant to law librarianship.

·         Teaching experience.

·         Law practice experience.

Schedule: Eligible for a hybrid work schedule with one work from home day possible depending on the academic calendar, departmental needs, and other factors.  

Applicants must submit a résumé, cover letter, and the names of at least three references. For questions, please reach out to Sibyl Marshall, search committee chair, sibyl@utk.edu. Review of applications will begin on August 18, 2025.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717.

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