Regular Faculty
- University of Idaho
- Moscow, Russia
- $65,000
Position Information
Posting Number F001447P Internal Posting? Recruitment Title Regular Faculty Advertising Pay Range $65,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience Location Moscow Primary Division/College College of Law Primary Unit Law Library Employee Category Faculty Classification Group Title Regular Faculty Position Control Number 4483 Suffix 00 Contingency Code Not Applicable FTE
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Contract Basis Fiscal Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 01/04/2027 FLSA Status Exempt Tenure Tracking Negotiable (must be justified) Rank Negotiable (must be justified) Extension Type Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)
Position Responsibilities
Position Summary
This is a full-time (fiscal year appointment) tenure-track or tenured position for the College of Law’s Moscow location, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws. The faculty member in this position will be an integral part of the Law Library and legal research faculty team, working under the supervision and general direction of the Director of the Law Library.
This faculty member will be responsible for the Law Library’s electronic resources management, policies, and decisions. Duties include, but are not limited to: 1) supervising the maintenance of Law Library-specific electronic databases and resources, including LibGuides, Digital Commons, and vendor study aid subscriptions; 2) working closely with the University Library to coordinate the Law Library’s participation in the shared integrated library system; 3) coordinating the Law Library’s compliance with Title II digital accessibility requirements.
In addition, this position provides reference and research support to College of Law students, faculty, and staff, as well as to members of the University community and the general public; and teaches Introduction to Legal Research and other potential courses. The faculty member will also conduct outreach, attend faculty meetings, and serve on committees at the University and/or College level.
The University of Idaho College of Law maintains two campuses in Moscow and Boise. The Law Library administers and manages the Idaho State Law Library pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Idaho Supreme Court. The Law Library is a member of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, a consortium of 37 academic libraries in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, with access to over 28 million items.
Unit/Department Summary
Administrative Summary Contingency Description Teaching & Advising 70% Scholarship & Creative Activity 10% Outreach & Extension 10% University Service & Leadership 10%
Qualifications
Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of application. Required Qualifications
- JD from ABA-accredited school and
Successful completion of at least one year of an MLIS program from an ALA-accredited school, or equivalent experience - Teaching experience or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of an MLIS program
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Posting Information
Posting Date 09/22/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
The priority consideration date will be 10/25/26.
Required documents for application are (1) Resume/CV; (2) Letter of Qualification addressing whether you satisfy each of the required and preferred qualifications for the position; (3) List of three references; (4) Research agenda describing your scholarly interests and anticipated future research projects (upload to Other Document 1 field); (5) Statement describing any Bar disciplinary history (if applicable) (upload to Other Document 2 field).
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Skills
- Legal Research
- Electronic Resources Management
- Library Science
- Teaching
- Supervision
- Database Management
- Legal Information Literacy
