Collection Services and Research Librarian

Collection Services and Research Librarian

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Job Summary

The University of Colorado Law School’s William

A. Wise Law Library seeks a Collection Services and Research Librarian. The primary responsibilities include coordinating the Law Library’s collection development functions, teaching in the J.D. curriculum, and providing research assistance as a member of the Reference Team. This 12‑month faculty position at the Teaching Faculty (non‑tenure track) level reports directly to the Associate Director of Resource Access and Discovery.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We are an engaged and inclusive community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who help one another succeed. Our faculty is highly regarded for its scholarship, its engagement in policy work, and its contributions to the wider community. Our selective admissions process keeps our student body small, enabling our faculty, staff, alumni, and community to invest deeply in each student’s success, while preserving resources for innovative faculty research.

We take our responsibility to educate and train future lawyers seriously. Our curriculum, research centers, and experiential learning opportunities are designed to prepare students for success in today’s changing legal environment.

• Oversee all aspects of collection development, including strategic planning and budget analysis, to ensure resources and formats align with the diverse research needs of the CU Law Community.
• Teach at least one course per year in the J.D. curriculum.
• Provide specialized research assistance and instruction to law faculty, law students, law staff, and the general public on reference and in the classroom.
• Serve on Law Library, College, and University committees as appointed.
• Participate in professional development and relevant professional library organizations.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Master’s degree in library science or information science from an ALA‑accredited school.
• Two years of law library experience.

• Teaching experience.
• Experience with or interest in foreign, comparative, and international law research.
• Experience with or interest in American Indian and Indigenous Law.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

To apply, please submit the following materials as separate files:

• Current resume/CV.
• Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee, briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
• Contact information for three professional references, including name, title, professional relationship, and email address. If you are selected as a finalist for this role, the search committee will request one letter of recommendation.

NOTE:

Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through the CU Boulder Jobs website. Candidates should apply as soon as possible for full consideration and no later than January 5, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, candidates may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. They will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world‑class outdoor recreation.

Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Salary Range: $90,000–110,000 annually. Onboarding assistance is available within School of Law guidelines. A hybrid schedule (2‑3 days remote) may be allowed, depending on departmental needs.

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