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Hiring Announcement: Washburn University School of Law (Dean Search)

From a recent email message:

Washburn University seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative leader to join its campus and serve its students and community as its next Dean of Washburn University School of Law. Alongside academic deans of the University’s other colleges and schools, the Dean reports to Washburn’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as a senior leader at the institution. The Dean provides academic, intellectual, strategic, and administrative leadership for Washburn University School of Law and is responsible for its effective administration. The Dean works with key stakeholders, both inside and outside of Washburn University School of Law, to advocate for the School of Law’s mission of providing outstanding legal education using innovative and individualized teaching approaches in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Located in Topeka, Kansas, Washburn University was founded in 1865 and educates nearly 7,000 students enrolled in more than 236 academic programs. With approximately 1,200 highly committed faculty and staff members, Washburn matriculates students through certification, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctorate programs that have a meaningful and lasting impact on its graduates, as well as the region and beyond. Its programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, Washburn Institute of Technology, and the Schools of Applied Studies, Business, Law, and Nursing on a 160-acre traditional residential campus, on two technical education campuses, and through distance learning. As a public, municipal, open-access institution, Washburn is proud to offer an affordable, quality education that helps all types of students improve their quality of life while having a positive impact on society.

Washburn University School of Law was founded in 1903 and is one of only two law schools in Kansas. The School of Law has excelled in the categories most important to its students and alumni, the same categories that measure the success of a legal education: a high-quality curriculum; exceptional faculty members and staff; outstanding library resources; favorable graduation statistics, bar pass rates, and employment outcomes; and overall affordability. There are 11 certificates of concentration offered as part of a law degree, two joint degree programs, a master of studies in law, and an LL.M. in global legal studies.

In July 2023, the School of Law moved into its newly constructed state-of-the art building on the southeast corner of the campus. Robert J. Dole Hall is a 65,000 square-foot facility that is a high-tech building, allowing the faculty to use electronic teaching options including the facilitation of remote activities and guests, and recording lectures and presentations. It features appellate and trial courtrooms, an 11,000 square-foot library, and a law clinic.

Taboo Trades Podcast: Season 4 Sign Off!

It’s the saddest time of year again, when I have to say goodbye to yet another fabulous group of UVA Law students who have put their trust in me (and in you, the audience) for a semester of the Taboo Trades podcast. I know I say this every year, but I mean it every year – it’s been a pleasure and an honor to work with this group. Thanks to all of you and to all of our guests this season. Never fear listeners, although Season 4 is officially ending, I’ll be back in January with some great bonus episodes featuring exciting new scholars discussing their work. So tune in for more in 2024.

 

 

Signing off, are:

Darius Adel (3L)

Mary Beth Bloomer (2L)

Liam Bourque (3L)

Joseph Camano (3L)

Julia D’Rozario (3L)

Anu Goel (3L)

Kate Granruth (3L)

Gabriele Josephs (3L)

Aamina Mariam (2L)

Jenna Smith (3L)

Dennis Ting (3L)

Rainstorms

Some originals; some covers.

Buffalo Law's Baldy Center for Law & Social Policy Seeks Fellows

This just in:

The Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy at the University at Buffalo School of Law plans to award fellowships to scholars pursuing important topics in law, legal institutions, and social policy. Apply here.

Mid-career and Senior Fellowships are available for established scholars who wish to work at The Baldy Center, typically during a funded sabbatical or research leave. Awardees will receive a living expense allowance of $2,000 per month during the period of their residence as well as limited relocation assistance. Senior and Mid-career Fellows typically spend one semester in residence, but other terms are possible. 

Post-Doctoral Fellowships are available to individuals who have completed the PhD or JD but have not yet begun a tenure-track appointment. Post-Doctoral Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $50,000, up to $2,000 in annual professional travel support, and limited relocation assistance. Post-doctoral fellowships are ordinarily for a period of up to two academic years. 

Victoria VanZandt Named Interim Dean of Dayton Law

Professor Vicki VanZandt, Assistant Dean for the school's  hybrid JD program, has been named interim dean of  University of Dayton School of Law effective January 1.  VanZandt joined Dayton in 2005 and holds a JD from  Dayton Law.

Hiring Announcement: University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

From a recent email message:

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor (tenure track) or Professor of Law (tenured). Qualifications for the positions include a M.L.S, J.D., LLM , and/or S.J.D., a strong academic record, proven or potential scholarly merit, and proven or potential teaching distinction. The Committee will look for someone who can teach in two of the MLS subject matter areas, specifically the following areas (listed in alphabetical order): (1) Business and IP in the Modern Economy; (2) Contracts in the Modern Economy; (3) Conflict and Legal Crisis Management; (4) Criminal Law for MLS Students; (5) Family Law; (6) Government, Private Property, and Land Use; (7) Labor and Employment; (8) Legal Ethics in the Provision and Management of Legal Services; (9) Legal Research and Writing for Non-Lawyers; (10) The Regulatory System; and (11) Understanding Cases, Statutes, and Legislation. The University of Utah promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its faculty and student body and seeks faculty who can contribute to our Law School Diversity and Anti-Racism Goals, which can be found here: http://sjquinney.utah.edu/diversity . The College of Law seeks candidates with teaching interests related to our Master of Legal Studies degree, as the successful candidate will primarily teach in the Master of Legal Studies program. Instruction in the MLS Program requires teaching every other Saturday during the academic year.

Please apply at https://employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city-ut/associate-professorprofessor-of-law/924C2239545C4DFB927CB81ADAA6E0CE/job/.