From a recent email message:
The UIC School of Law, Chicago’s only public law school, is seeking two (2) entry-level tenure-track faculty to teach Legal Research and Writing, and Criminal Law, with secondary needs of Civil Procedure, Contracts, Business Associations, Constitutional Law, and Evidence.
Description:
Position SummaryTo teach a combination of courses needed in the Law School curriculum, including Lawyering Skills/Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Business Associations, Constitutional Law, and Evidence, and to promote excellence at the UIC School of Law.Duties & Responsibilities
· Teach law students at the J.D. and Master’s Levels.
· Regularly produce high-quality scholarship
· Engage in internal and external service activities, including attending law school and University meetings, serving on law school and University committees, participating in scholarly organizations or organizations related to the legal profession, delivering presentations, and providing other service to the academy, community, or legal profession.
· Collaborate with other faculty and staff to establish a strong learning environment.
· Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications1. Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.2. Record of teaching excellence or demonstrated potential to become an excellent teacher.3. Record of high-quality scholarship or demonstrated potential to produce high-quality scholarship.4. Demonstrated interested in serving at an urban, public, Research 1 university.Preferred Qualifications1. Excellent writing and communication skills2. Demonstrated ability to mentor students
Salary, academic rank, and tenure/tenure-track will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu by October 14, 2023. Include (upload) letter of intent, current CV, and the names of three professional references.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
The University of Illinois Chicago and the State of Illinois offer competitive wages, benefit programs, and resources for employees. UIC is strongly committed to providing equitable benefit options throughout each stage of employment. Many benefits become effective on the first day of employment. Benefits offered by UIC include health care options, wellness programs, educational opportunities, tuition assistance, vacations, holidays and other leave benefits, and University retirement plans. Detailed information on specific employee benefits may be found on the Benefits website.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer including Disability/Vets.
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