Reference and Instruction Librarian

Location: Notre Dame, IN - Home Campus
Open Date: 2026-02-17
Deadline: Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:The Kresge Law Library at the Notre Dame Law School is seeking an outgoing and service-oriented librarian to join its Research and Teaching team. This full-time faculty appointment with a presumptively renewable contract is ideal for candidates eager to develop professionally, excel in teaching, and grow into roles with increasing responsibility.

Notre Dame Law School is an eminent law school at the heart of a great Catholic university committed to educating lawyers and sustaining a community of scholars who understand law as a vocation, a way to serve God and humanity. Our Catholic mission also moves us to be open and welcoming to people of all viewpoints and religious traditions. Through its global programs and international engagement, Notre Dame Law School situates the study and practice of law within an increasingly interconnected world.

Duties:

• Provide research service to the faculty and students of the law school, the University community, and the public.
• Teach one or more sections of the first-year introductory legal research and writing course, partnered with a legal writing professor, and topical/advanced legal research courses based on expertise and interests.
• Serve as a liaison to designated faculty members to support teaching and scholarship.
• Collaborate with Law Library colleagues and the University's Hesburgh Libraries to promote and provide seamless access to resources and to meet patron needs.
• Participate in professional organizations and other activities for professional advancement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Essential Qualifications:

• JD from an ABA-accredited institution (or equivalent degree) and a MLIS from an ALA- accredited institution (or equivalent degree). We invite applications from both lateral and entry-level candidates, including those graduating in the spring or summer of 2026.
• Knowledge of legal research sources, methods, and emerging trends in legal research instruction.
• Familiarity with new and evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence, and their impacts on legal research, law libraries, and the practice of law.
• Strong service orientation and awareness of end user needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Initiative, creativity, and motivation to contribute to new projects, workflows, and professional growth.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an academic library setting, preferably an academic law library.
• Interest in instructional design theory.
• Experience in classroom teaching and in the effective integration of new technologies in teaching and learning.
• Collaborative nature and ability to partner with faculty and colleagues to advance research and instructional initiatives

Compensation and Benefits

Salary will be nationally competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a generous benefits package, and the Law Library provides support for appropriate professional organization memberships, conferences, and workshops. The Law Library will also pay for relocation expenses and annual license/registration fees for one state bar.
South Bend and Environs

The University of Notre Dame is situated in a metropolitan area of over 300,000 with a very low cost of living, affordable housing, and its own airport. South Bend has been listed as one of the 10 Most Beautiful and Affordable Places to Live in the U.S.




To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/181802

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

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