Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

The following skills are critical to success in this position:

• A strong commitment to innovation, comfort with technology, and proficiency in various library-related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to exercise independent judgment and to work independently.
• A positive attitude and proactive approach to annual tasks.
• The ability to work as a team member.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships both inside and outside the law library.
• Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with integrated library system platforms.
• Knowledge of acquisitions and collection management principles and practices, current collection development issues, and trends at academic law libraries.

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