Cornell University is located in scenic Ithaca on a hill above Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The town and university offer a unique cosmopolitan and international atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting of waterfalls, gorges, and lakes. The Law School has approximately 590 J.D. students, 65 LL.M. students, and 52 full-time faculty, and is the home of the Legal Information Institute. The Law Library houses over 700,000 volumes and disseminates extensive legal information through its award-winning web site. A challenging environment, which promotes the use of new technologies, combines with a tradition of excellent service. Ten professionals and thirteen support staff work closely with the Law School and with the University Library.
Responsibilities: The Research Attorney provides extensive reference and research service, primarily to the law school and university communities in Anglo-American, international, and foreign law. Service to faculty is a priority, with an active liaison program. The Research Attorney is an instructor in a variety of courses and workshops, including the first year Lawyering course, the Advanced Legal Research seminar, LL.M. orientation, and various research courses for upper level credit. This position also carries the title of Lecturer in Law. Depending on qualification and interest, the Research Attorney will develop innovative uses of technology for research and teaching support. Regular evening and periodic weekend reference hours. Cornell is a leader in legal information resources online, with opportunities for innovative teaching and research development. Professional development activities highly encouraged. Salary is competitive. Position available immediately.
Requirements: M.L.I.S. or equivalent graduate degree; J.D. from ABA accredited school; strong service orientation; knowledge of legal research strategies; proficiency in online searching; demonstrable teaching skills; experience with current information technologies; excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently, as well as a team member. Preferred: 1-3 years relevant experience; teaching experience; ability to use innovative technologies within a dynamic teaching and scholarly environment; foreign language skills.
Application: Applications requested by September 1, 2009. To apply for this position go to: Cornell jobs and search under the job category of Librarians, select job posting 10936, and follow the instructions for online submission. Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Brief interviews for preliminary screening will be held in Washington, D.C. at the AALL annual meeting, July 25-28. Contact in Washington is Pat Court, at Renaissance Hotel, 202.898.9000.
For more information, contact Pat Court, Associate Law Librarian, phone: 607.255.5853, email.
