Director Wiener-Rogers Law Library and Associate or Professor of Law R0150325

Overview

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the position of Director of the Wiener-Rogers Law Library and Associate Professor or Professor of Law. This is a full-time faculty appointment, tenured or tenure-track depending on the candidate's experience. The Director will provide strategic leadership for the law library and support the law school’s research, teaching, and innovation.

• Provide strategic leadership and overall administration of the law library, including budgeting, personnel management, and policy development.
• Oversee collection development and management of print and electronic resources to meet curricular, scholarly, and space needs of the law school community.
• Ensure compliance with ABA and AALS accreditation standards.
• Support faculty scholarship by maintaining and further developing Boyd Law’s Faculty Liaison Program pairing law librarians with faculty on research projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation by leveraging emerging technologies and best practices in legal information services.
• Maximize physical space design and usage to promote student learning and foster community.
• Engage in faculty governance, scholarly research, and professional service.
• Oversee library hiring, supervision, evaluation of library faculty and staff, and allocation of responsibilities among library personnel.
• Represent the law library within the law school, the university, and the broader legal and academic communities.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S./M.L.S.) from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in an academic or law library, including management and supervisory roles, with mentoring of diverse professionals.
• Demonstrated expertise in legal research, library administration, and emerging technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to principles of job equity and the ethics of the AALL.

Boyd Law is a public law school and Nevada’s sole law school. The Wiener-Rogers Law Library is Nevada’s largest law library and supports faculty, students, practitioners, and public agencies. The school offers day and part-time J.D. programs and an LL.M. in Gaming Law and Regulation.

As listed in the posting, must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and an ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S./M.L.S. or equivalent). Experience mentoring diverse library professionals and at least five years in an academic or law library with management roles. Credential verification will occur prior to start date.

Faculty rank will be determined by education and experience. Possible ranks include Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) or Professor (Tenured).

• Scholarly activity and professional service.
• Experience with strategic planning and accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with legal research tools and data analytics.

UNLV seeks candidates who support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and who contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. Candidates should exemplify campus values and Rebel spirit.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience and competitive with similar institutions. Benefits include a comprehensive total rewards package, health insurance, retirement plans, tuition discounts, and other programs described by UNLV.

Submit a letter of interest addressing qualifications and vision for the law library, a curriculum vitae detailing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. References will not be contacted without advance notice. Materials should address minimum and preferred qualifications and be directed to the Search Committee Chairs. Review of candidates will begin February 1, 2026;

position remains open until filled. Applications must be submitted electronically through…