Associate Dean for Law Library & Information Services

Position Information

Posting Number

F00303P

Classification Title

Associate Dean Acad

Position Title

Associate Dean for Law Library & Information Services

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 187 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation , an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $3.2 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

Department

Law Library

College

College of Law

Campus

Atlanta

Position Type

Full Time Faculty

Posting Type

Internal / External

About the Department

Part of a comprehensive research university, the College of Law is a dynamic, urban-centered law school located in the heart of Atlanta, only one block from the state capitol. The College of Law has a full-time faculty of more than 45 and enrolls approximately 670 students in its full time and part-time programs. Only 30 years old, the College of Law has steadily advanced in the

U.S. News and World Report rankings and has achieved particular prominence in the area of health law. Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from candidates who would enrich the diversity of our academic community.

The Law Library serves a diverse clientele, including law students and faculty, students and faculty from elsewhere in the University, attorneys, judges, paralegals, and the general public. The Library staff consists of eight librarians and eight staff members, all of whom are committed to a high level of service to the faculty, students, and other guests, emphasizing service over collection size.

Position Description

Georgia State University College of Law invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Dean of the Law Library. This position is available on a non-tenure-track basis, with security of position as a clinical faculty member pursuant to our policies.

The Associate Dean is responsible for the planning and overall administration of the library, including budgeting, hiring, collection development, long-range planning, and leading in a technology-rich environment. The Associate Dean will work closely with the Dean and faculty members to develop and implement comprehensive library services that support scholarly research, the law curriculum, and student success, including teaching legal research. The Associate Dean will comply with ABA and AALS accreditation standards and participate in local, regional, and national library professional associations. The Associate Dean will contribute to law librarianship through professional activities outside the law library, including University and public service, and / or research and other creative activities that relate to and enhance the performance of the primary position responsibilities.

The Associate Dean reports directly to the Dean of the College of Law, who is committed to building and supporting an active and responsible law library. The Associate Dean serves as a member of the College of Law's leadership team. The successful candidate will have a strategic vision for library services and collections and the ability to work in a collaborative law environment.

Depending on the interest and experience of the candidate, the successful candidate may be affiliated with or serve in a leadership role in the College of Law's Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative. For more information, see faculty-centers / legal-analytics-innovation / .

The Associate Dean will perform other duties, including committee assignments and special projects as assigned by the Dean.

Required Experience

Applicants must have at least five years of supervisory experience in a law library.

Required Education

Applicants must hold both a J.D. and an M.L.S. or equivalent degree from accredited programs.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong candidates will possess :

• A progressive vision.
• Dynamic interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to create and lead a team to advance the mission of the law school.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Several years of experience in an academic law library or higher education with progressive levels of responsibility.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Salary

$170,000 - $210,000

Search Chair Contact info

Trina Holloway

Law Librarian, Associate Professor

Georgia State University College of Law

Departmental contact for assistance

For additional assistance, contact the College of Law Office of Academic Affairs ().

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

07 / 01 / 2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

05 / 01 / 2025

Review of Applications Begins

06 / 15 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Applications should include a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae.

Apply at : postings / 5407

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual / section6 / C2653 .