Librarian

The Cornell University Law Library invites applications for two Research and Instruction Law Librarian positions targeting early career professionals (Assistant Librarian rank). Both positions offer growth and leadership opportunities in legal research, reference, and instruction services, and the chance to shape legal research instruction and support faculty scholarship in a top‑tier law library environment. Essential Areas of Responsibility Legal Research, Reference & Instruction Provide expert reference services and in-depth research consultations. Deliver workshops, presentations, and embedded classroom instruction. Develop legal research guides and promote critical legal information literacy. Support faculty with legal research tools, including AI and emerging technologies. Curricular Instruction Teach legal research in the 1L Lawyering course and the LLM Principles of American Legal Research and Writing course. Design curricula, create instructional materials, and assess student learning. Prepare students for clinical work, legal practice, and the NextGen Bar Exam. Advanced Legal Research Course Responsibilities Design and teach advanced legal research courses (e.g., FCIL, business law, legal tech). Develop learning outcomes and assessments as instructor of record. Service & Professional Development Engage in outreach, orientation, and committee work across Cornell Law School and University Library. Contribute to professional conferences, publications, and collaborative initiatives. Candidate Profile JD from an ABA‑accredited program or equivalent; or combination of legal research competencies normally gained through a JD program. Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA‑accredited institution; or academic law librarianship skills equivalent to those expected from professional experience in an academic law setting. Demonstrated ability to conduct and teach U.S. legal research using U.S. legal information databases and print resources. Demonstrated knowledge about current pedagogical approaches to legal research curricular development and teaching, such as topical, programmatic, or advanced legal research courses in a law school or legal education. Adept at working constructively in an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and openness to diverse perspectives in areas of assigned responsibility and as part of teams led by others. Effective and inclusive communication skills, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, students, and faculty. Ability to initiate, develop, manage, and assess projects and programs in collaboration with others, in alignment with organizational priorities and with a willingness to adapt as priorities shift. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge about one or more of Tribal Law, Federal Indian Law, Indigenous law research; New York legal research; Business Legal Research; and Foreign, Comparative, and International Legal Research. Ability to plan, organize, develop, and maintain subject‑specific research guides for use as research and instructional tools. Familiarity with bar preparation or bar examinations in any jurisdiction. Work Location This position is located in Ithaca, New York, with the potential to enter into a flexible work arrangement consistent with university policies. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate a flexible work arrangement at any time. The New York convenience of employer guidelines requires New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State. How to Apply A cover letter that addresses your interests and experience related to these positions. A curriculum vitae. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a viable pool of applicants is identified; early submission is strongly encouraged. Although we prefer to receive your application as one, multi‑page PDF document, we will accept multiple documents in other formats. Compensation and Benefits The anticipated salary range is $67,500–$77,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Exceptional candidates may qualify for additional compensation. 22 vacation days 13 paid holidays Health insurance Life insurance University retirement contributions Childcare and adoption assistance Child tuition reimbursement Funding available to support professional training and research Relocation assistance may be provided Visa sponsorship is not available EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “…any person…any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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