Instruction and Research Services Librarian

About the job

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Teaches up to two sections of Introduction to Legal Research, a required course in the first year of the J.D. program;

• Supports the scholarly research of law faculty members;

• Provides legal reference to the University of Tulsa community, including faculty members, students, staff, and alumni, as well as attorney members of the Mabee Legal Information Center;

• Delivers legal research instruction in library-sponsored workshops and as an invited guest lecturer in doctrinal courses, seminars, and clinics;

• Creates and updates research guides tailored to meet the needs of the College of Law;

• Oversees maintenance of the faculty scholarship portion of Scholarship @ UTulsa Law, the Mabee Legal Information Center’s institutional repository;

• Participates in collection development;

• Engages in professional development activities such as scholarship and service; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Equivalent Education/Experience

• 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.

• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school; and an

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Federal Indian and Tribal law research methods and sources;

• Knowledge of energy law research methods and sources; and/or

• Knowledge of and experience teaching emerging legal technologies.

Special Job Dimensions:

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds of materials;

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods; and

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work responsibly with sensitive information.

Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed.  They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job.  The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day.  Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.

About Us

The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.

The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of the University not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 699
• Job Category: Academic Affairs
• Posting Date: 2026-11-04
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 800 S Tucker Dr, Tulsa, OK, 74104, US