About this role

The Instruction & Research Librarian is an integral team member of the Mabee Legal Information Center at The University of Tulsa College of Law. The Instruction & Research Librarian teaches Introduction to Legal Research, a required first-year course in the J.D. curriculum; supports the scholarly research of the UTulsa Law faculty; and provides legal reference to the University of Tulsa community. The Instruction & Research Librarian also creates and updates research guides, contributes to maintenance of the institutional repository, provides legal research instruction in a variety of settings, and participates in collection development.

The University of Tulsa College of Law is an innovative and interdisciplinary law school on legendary Route 66. We encourage potential applicants to learn more about Tulsa, named one of the 10 Best Places to Visit in 2026 by the Wall Street Journal. Tulsa is a vibrant and affordable city known for its unique art deco architecture and exciting music and food scenes. The University of Tulsa College of Law is proudly located on the lands of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and in close proximity to the headquarters of 35 tribal nations.

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Key Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-approved law school;
M.L.I.S. (or equivalent) from an ALA-approved graduate program or demonstrated intention to obtain an ALA-approved M.L.I.S. within 36 months of start date;
Strong knowledge of legal research methods and platforms including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, vLex Library, and HeinOnline, among others;
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the institution; and
Attention to detail with demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of Federal Indian and Tribal law research methods and sources; energy law research methods and sources; and/or emerging legal technologies is preferred.

Job ID: 86855071