Savannah Law School seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position to teach in the legal writing program or upper level electives for the 2016-2017 academic year. The law school has both a day and evening division. Applicants should have practice or clerkship experience. Savannah Law School is a private law school located in historic Savannah, Georgia (pop. 140,000) where the mansions are affordable, the coastal sun shines brightly, and artists still make art.
Savannah Law School, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, affirmatively recruits a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented communities, women, candidates from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ persons, and individuals with disabilities, as well as those who bring unique perspectives and experiences. Please send your cover letter and resume to Dean Malcolm L. Morris at mmorris@savannahlawschool.org. Hard copy submissions may be sent to Ms. Erika Bass, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, 1422 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
I hope this does not signal the disturbing trend that many have predicted--hiring non-tenure track faculty to teach "upper level electives," which I imagine include such esoteric topics as commercial law, income taxation, business associations, and bankruptcy. It's bad enough that writing professors don't get the protections of tenure, but now that problem is to be exacerbated by hiring "doctrinal" faculty without the possibility of tenure? If this is what's happening at Savannah, shame on you, Malcolm.
Posted by: Jason Kilborn | March 31, 2016 at 01:07 PM