Legal Research and Instruction Librarian

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Legal Research and Instruction Librarian

Position Type

Position Type Regular

Job Number

Job Number SA92624

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time full-time 40 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $85,000 - $100,000

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Legal Research and Instruction Librarian is a member of the team that provides research services to law library users, teaches in the library’s instructional program, and supports the educational needs of the Law School community, with a particular focus on legal technology. The librarian helps staff the Research Office; conducts and delivers in-depth research; teaches legal research and technology competencies in classroom, clinic, and online settings;

and collaborates to develop and expand library services and digital learning resources. This position requires a strong commitment to teaching legal research and technology skills essential to the practice of law, and a deep understanding of the Law School’s curriculum, faculty research interests, library operations, legal information resources, data and empirical sources, and research methodologies in all formats, with attention to accessibility, privacy, and information and data literacy.

Responsibilities

Provide research instruction to the Law School community.

• Design, deliver, and continually improve legal research instruction across the curriculum including legal writing courses, upper-level doctrinal classes, seminars, and clinics.
• Teach advanced legal research, specialized research and legal technology topics.
• Coordinate, develop, and teach topic‑specific workshops.
• Develop learning outcomes for research instruction aligned with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and the Next Gen bar…