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Crying Time

"Crying Time" was written and released by Buck Owens in 1964 as the B side to his boisterous hit "I've Got a Tiger by the Tail." Ray Charles released his version of "Crying Time" in 1966 to much greater acclaim, sort of a follow up to his pathbreaking album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. Charles's single charted on the Pop, R&B, and Easy Listening lists (but embarrassingly, not on the Country list), and won two Grammys in R&B categories. There have been plenty of covers of the Ray Charles version and plenty of duets, including one with Buck Owens. The audio of Charles's Grammy winner is at the bottom of the post, as is Owens's original.

University of Mississippi Seeks Visitors + VAPs for 2023-2024

University of Mississippi School of Law

Visiting Assistant, Visiting Associate, or Visiting Full Professor

Position Description

The University of Mississippi School of Law invites applications and nominations for visiting professors during the 2023-2024 academic year. Depending on the courses that are being taught, we are flexible as to one semester (fall or spring) or full academic-year visitorships. Appointments will be at the rank of visiting assistant, visiting associate, or visiting full professor depending on the experience.

In the alternative, the University of Mississippi School of Law also invites applications and   nominations for our VAP program. VAPs spend four semesters (Fall 2023 through Spring 2025) in residence at the law school, gaining both teaching experience and the opportunity to devote     substantial time to research, writing, and other scholarly pursuits. VAPs are given the opportunity to present work in progress to the Law School faculty and, more generally, to receive feedback and mentoring from faculty members in preparation for the academic job market. Course loads and   teaching schedules are devised with  sensitivity to the timing  of the  job market    process.

We are looking for candidates to teach a number of courses including Contracts, Constitutional Law I  & II, Bankruptcy, Secured Transactions, Remedies, Conflicts of Law, Religion and the Law, Critical  Race Theory, Political and Civil Rights, Race and the Law, and Intellectual Property.

Qualifications

A candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and a commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students. We look for innovative faculty with a preference for both practice and teaching experience. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to service to legal education and to the wider community as well as a desire to engage in the intellectual life of the Law School.

The University of Mississippi School of Law is dedicated to the aims of diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. To read more about the University of Mississippi School of Law’s Diversity, Inclusion and Equity plan please visit the following link: https://law.olemiss.edu/about/diversity/strategic-plan-for-diversity-inclusion-and-equity/.

 

Application Procedures:

To apply online go to:

https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Visiting-Assistant%2C-Visiting-Associate%2C-or-Visiting- Full-Professor-MS-38677/987842300/

Please submit a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three references through the University of Mississippi Career site. VAP candidates should also include a research statement. The position will be open until filled or an adequate applicant pool is reached.

Questions about our visiting faculty positions should be directed to Professor Richard Gershon igershon@olemiss.edu., Co-Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee.

The Law School and Oxford

As an outstanding public law school, the University of Mississippi School of Law leads, excels, and inspires by preparing students for the practice of law in a changing global marketplace, expanding the horizons of legal knowledge through scholarly research, and serving diverse communities in the state, region, nation, and world. Please visit law.olemiss.edu for more information about the Law School.

Oxford, Mississippi is touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South” because musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community.

Oxford is also known for its awarding winning restaurants, its walkable, historic square, and Ole Miss athletics. It’s a great place to live or visit and has been named by USA Today as one of the top six college towns in the nation. It is included in The Best 100 Small Towns in America.

The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer.

Position Details

Appointment Type: 9 Month Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi,   consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is     located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000  students, UM is the state's largest university and  is ranked  among  the nation's fastest-   growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s  Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative   community.

Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and   arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history  check.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or candidate for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Brad Toben Stepping Down as Baylor Law Dean

The longest serving ABA law school dean, Baylor's Brad Toben, is stepping down from his position effective July 1.  He will return to the faculty. Toben joined the Baylor faculty in 1983 and became  dean in 1991.  Associate Dean Patricia Wilson will serve as interim dean next year.  

University of San Francisco Seeks Visitor

Job Title:

Visiting Professor, School of Law

Job Summary:

The University of San Francisco School of Law is seeking applicants for at least one visiting professor for the 2023-2024 academic year. USF Law welcomes outstanding candidates in Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, and Criminal Law. Secondary expertise in Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Wills and Trusts, and / or Race and the Law is an advantage. The Visitor(s) may also have the opportunity to teach an elective/seminar, if the schedule permits, as part of a commitment to two courses each semester.

USF is located in one of the world’s most dynamic and progressive cities, which affords our community a global perspective and access to premier arts, culture, and centers of innovation. The campus sits in a beautiful neighborhood just north of Golden Gate Park and halfway between Ocean Beach and the Financial District.

The University of San Francisco School of Law is steeped in a commitment to social responsibility and justice, hallmarks of Jesuit education, and focused on the training of skilled, ethical, and engaged lawyers. The Law School has a proud 110-year history of preparing its diverse graduates to be excellent and ethical attorneys who serve their clients and communities with integrity and in a socially responsible manner. The law school is committed to recruiting and retaining BIPOC faculty to reflect its mission and practice.

In order to serve all of our students, including Black-identified and Latinx students–who make up 15% and 21% of our undergraduate student body respectively–the University of San Francisco is seeking to hire a cohort of new faculty whose scholarship and/or community-engaged research and creative work focuses on the experiences of people from underrepresented communities including but not limited to Black and Latinx communities, or antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion more generally, and who have proven expertise and experience in mentoring students from these communities or first generation college students.

USF is entering into the second year of a very successful faculty diversity hiring initiative. Junior faculty are invited to participate in mentoring, community building and peer to peer opportunities coordinated by the Vice Provost for Equity, Inclusion and Faculty Excellence. Faculty also enjoy peer support through affinity groups such as the Asian and Asian American Staff/Faculty Council, Black Community Council, LGBTQ Caucus, La Colectiva of Latinx Staff and Faculty and LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Caucus.

In addition all new faculty have access to a free membership with the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity and support from the Center for Teaching Excellence and the Center for Research, Artistic and Scholarly Excellence.

Successful candidates possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and will demonstrate:
● a record of professional excellence and strong classroom teaching skills;
● a commitment to service and potential for success as a contributing member of a dynamic and diverse community
● a willingness and ability to perform in either an in-person, hyflex, or remote modality.

The Visiting Professor is a temporary non-tenure track appointment given to faculty with special skills to complement the law school curriculum. The appointee will often be on leave or be retired from a full-time faculty position at another university, though experienced practitioners are encouraged to apply. While in residence, the Visiting Professor will plan, organize, and teach in the school’s programs; perform research, and complete any other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Full Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Effective teaching and classroom instruction including delivering lectures and facilitating class discussions

• Use formative assessment techniques in order to provide students with “real time” feedback on their writing and understanding of course material (e.g., midterm exam, short writing assignments, multiple choice questions, etc.)

• Observe regular office hours and be available to students during office hours and by appointment

• Prepare course syllabus, homework assignments, handouts, and relevant course materials

• Grade and evaluate students’ coursework and submit grades promptly by established deadlines

• Return student exams with comments

• Advise students and provide mentorship on academic, bar prep and curricula issues

• Participate in faculty activities such as scholarship and teaching lunches, faculty meetings, and possibly serve on school of law committees

Minimum Requirements:

• Understanding and commitment to USF’s mission, vision, and values. 

• JD required

• Expertise in particular course subject matter

• Three years of legal experience or three years teaching experience

• Experience with or the ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.  Strong equity lens, cultural humility, and proven ability to work well in a diverse context.

Additional Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience supporting Black and Latinx students and communities preferred

• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, and court procedures

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Canvas and Zoom a plus

• Additional duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Individuals will provide lectures in a classroom or auditorium setting or by Zoom and provide counseling to students in an office during office hours or by telephone or electronic communication. These duties may require standing or sitting for long periods of time, transporting class materials, and working at a computer or desk.

Travel and other work environments may be required depending on the special skills and assignments of the visiting professor.

Application Requirements:

Please apply with the following information:

• Cover letter indicating the reasons for your interest in USF, the courses you are most interested in and qualified to teach and listing others you would be willing to teach.

• A current curriculum vitae, clearly stating your teaching experience.

• Applicants must include a Diversity Statement with their application.  The Diversity Statement must be at least 1-2 pages and include a robust reflection on ADEI practices with concrete and detailed examples. The diversity statement can include evidence of:

  • Experience working with or commitment to multicultural, underrepresented, underserved, and diverse communities;

  • Experience working with or commitment to: people of color; first generation scholars; women of color; transgender and non-binary people; people living with disabilities; lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer people

  • Experience with or commitment to engaging students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, religious affiliations, and sexual orientations;

  • Knowledge of or sensitivity to the specific concerns and issues of underrepresented populations

• Course evaluations for the relevant classes.

References will be solicited from finalists and do not need to be submitted with the initial application.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$120,000 - $160,000 annualized; commensurate with experience

Job posting is here.

Symposium Announcement—“Deeply Rooted”: Discussing the Aftermath of Dobbs 3/9

“Deeply Rooted”: Discussing the Aftermath of Dobbs

March 9, 2023

University of Tennessee College of Law

The majority in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, holding that the right to abortion was not "deeply rooted in our nation's history or traditions." The dissent disagreed, stating that the right to abortion is essential to the guarantees of liberty and equality.  For the past 50 years, the right to abortion has deeply shaped the lives and choices of individuals and families.  This symposium will explore the aftermath of Dobbs, a decision that has uprooted the nation’s understanding of privacy and autonomy.  The symposium is sponsored by the Tennessee Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice at the University of Tennessee College of Law.  

Each panel will discuss a specific impact of the Dobbs opinion and the people affected.  We will examine the legal analysis in Dobbs and its impact on constitutional law, including rights previously recognized by the Supreme Court under the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses.  We will discuss the impact of Dobbs on access to health care and on the medical profession, as well as the impact on marginalized communities.  Finally, we will analyze the consequences for citizens of Tennessee in the  post-Dobbs world, where abortion is now illegal.

Speakers include legal scholars, legal and medical professionals, and advocates in Tennessee.  Professor Mary Ziegler, a leading expert in the legal history of abortion, will give the keynote address, “Canary in a Coal Mine: What Does it Mean to Lose a Constitutional Right?”

We hope that this symposium will spur a critical conversation about the role of this landmark case in shifting the legal landscape surrounding civil rights. We invite you to attend either in person or virtually via Zoom.  To register, visit: https://forms.gle/C8JSjMUjTMqeZeFo6

Schedule after the fold.

Hiring Announcement: University of Wisconsin Law School (William H. Hastie Fellowship)

From an email message I received today:

The University of Wisconsin Law School invites applications for the William H. Hastie Fellowship.

For over 40 years, the Hastie Fellowship has provided a path to law teaching for candidates poised to contribute to diversity and inclusion in the legal academy. Hastie Fellows have succeeded at securing tenure-track positions at law schools throughout the country, including Columbia, UCLA, Indiana, Colorado, ASU, Texas A&M, Ohio State, UNC, Washington & Lee, UC Irvine, and USC. The Fellowship reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and especially encourages applications from candidates of color and other underrepresented communities in the legal academy.

For additional information on the program and its history, see https://www.law.wisc.edu/hastie/.

Program Overview

The term and internal sequence of the Hastie Fellowship Program are designed to accommodate the needs for intensive research and writing, participation in the hiring process of law schools, and gaining teaching experience.

Hastie Fellows will be appointed for a term of two years. During the term of the appointment, Fellows are required to be in residence in Madison with a commitment to participating fully in the life of the Law School.

The first year of the program is devoted primarily to scholarship. By the fall of the second year, Fellows should be sufficiently advanced in their research to apply to the legal teaching market. In addition to supporting Fellows on the teaching market, the second year of the program focuses on teaching experience and publication of the Fellow’s research.

Compensation and Support

The Hastie Fellowship provides compensation of $75,000 per year along with a research support fund of $4000 per year; Fellows receive mentoring and support to devote the majority of their time to their research and writing. The Fellowship also provides mentoring and practice opportunities for interviewing on the law teaching market.

Application

To ensure full consideration, applications for Fall 2023 should be completed by March 1, 2023. Applicants should send the following items as PDF attachments to GPO@law.wisc.edu: (1) personal statement; (2) resume or curriculum vitae; (3) research proposal; (4) two or three letters of references (emailed by referrers); and (5) official electronic PDF transcripts sent directly from all higher education institutions attended. For additional details, see https://www.law.wisc.edu/hastie/apply/.

Please reach out with any questions to the Graduate Programs Office at GPO@law.wisc.edu or to BJ Ard, the current chair of the Hastie Fellowship Committee, at bj.ard@wisc.edu.

Pace Law School (Westchester, NY) Seeks Laterals

My home institution just posted a revised announcement, because our search has now broadened to include laterals:

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, located just outside of New York City in White Plains, New York, seeks to hire one or more full-time law professors to join our faculty beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. We welcome candidates in any field, and have particular needs in Business Law, Family Law, and experiential learning. We seek candidates with valuable professional and/or scholarly experience, a distinguished academic record, and a record of, or great potential for, scholarly achievement and exemplary teaching. We welcome applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates.

Part of Pace University, a private university with campuses in Manhattan and Westchester County, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law is centrally located within the New York metropolitan area. Haub Law is home to the New York State Judicial Institute, seven clinics, an extensive externship program, and an engaged faculty, making the school a central part of the New York State and New York City legal communities. Haub Law is also home to the nation’s #1 ranked environmental law program as well as top-ranked dispute resolution and trial advocacy programs.

Haub Law is committed to achieving equal opportunity in all aspects of University life, increasing the diversity of the campus community, and creating a more just, equitable, and inclusive institution. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity, are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.

Applications are encouraged from people of color, individuals of varied sexual and affectional orientations, individuals who are differently-abled, veterans of the armed forces or national service, and anyone whose background and experience will contribute to the diversity of the law school. Pace is committed to achieving completely equal opportunity in all aspects of University life.

Apply via this link: https://careers.pace.edu/postings/25675

The announcement mentions Business Law and Family Law, but the Appointments Committee is opening to hearing from candidates across fields. I'd be glad for more Tax colleagues, for sure!

Hiring Announcement: New England Law | Boston (Visiting Professor of Practice)

From an email message I received today:

New England Law | Boston is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Professor of Practice for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Visiting Professors of Practice will be expected to teach four courses in the academic year, at least one of which will be a core course; and to participate in all aspects of the New England Law community, in particular programs aimed at students’ experiential and professional development. Visiting Professors of Practice are expected to be in full-time residence at New England Law.

The law school is seeking applicants with significant post-graduate legal or closely related experience at a high level and strong potential for teaching. This year, the law school is particularly interested in applications from candidates with experience and interest in teaching in the areas of real property, commercial, family, administrative, health, ethics, trusts and estates, tax, compliance and intellectual property law. Visiting Professors of Practice are not expected to produce written scholarship while at the school as part of the position, but are encouraged to participate in the scholarly life of the law school and will be supported in their scholarly endeavors consistent with other academic positions at the school should they choose to do so.  Initial appointments are for one year, beginning August 1, 2023.  

Hiring Announcement: New England Law | Boston (Faculty Fellow)

From an email message I received today:

New England Law | Boston is currently accepting applications for the position of New England Law Faculty Fellow. The law school anticipates hiring multiple fellows for the 2023-2024 academic year. Fellows will teach three courses in the academic year, one or two of which will be core courses. Fellows will receive mentoring and guidance in teaching, research, and scholarship from New England Law faculty and participate in all aspects of the New England Law community. Fellows will receive research support, including research and travel funds. Fellows are expected to be in full-time residence during the fellowship.

New England Law is seeking applicants with at least three years of significant post-graduate legal experience and strong potential for teaching, research, and scholarship. This year, the law school is particularly interested in applications from candidates interested in teaching any of the traditional first-year doctrinal courses, as well as intellectual property, administrative law, health law, family law, ethics, tax and/or commercial law courses. Compensation for the fellowship is an annual salary of $75,000 and the New England Law employee benefits package.  Initial fellow appointments are for one year, beginning August 1, 2023.  New England Law expects that most fellows will serve for two years and participate in the law school hiring market during the second year of the fellowship.  New England Law permits fellows to apply for positions with the school after the first year of the fellowship, including on the tenure track, should they become available.

Texas Tech School of Law Seeks Visiting Con Law/Civil Rights Faculty

This just in:

Texas Tech University School of Law invites applications from exceptional individuals to fill a visiting faculty position for either the 2024 spring semester or the 2023-24 academic year (Requisition 32154BR/Visiting Professor). The Law School has curricular needs for Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Law. Candidates must be willing to teach both of these courses if applying for the Spring 2024 semester, and related courses for the Fall 2023 semester if applying for the entire academic year.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and have a commitment to or demonstrated record of exemplary teaching, scholarly distinction, and institutional or public service.  Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation law students is highly desirable. Prior teaching experience, law practice experience, or service as a judicial clerk, is also preferred. Service to the School of Law and University is expected and may include relevant extracurricular activities. Although we recognize that external funding opportunities have traditionally been limited in legal academia, candidates who have strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding or who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply.

Texas Tech University, located in Lubbock, Texas, is a state-supported National Research University with an enrollment that exceeds 40,000 students. In addition, Texas Tech University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The law school has approximately 431 students and 38 full-time faculty members. The law school is an integral part of the University and offers 10 dual-degree programs with other Texas Tech schools and colleges. The Lubbock metropolitan area is home to over 300,000 people, enjoys affordable housing, abundant sunshine, friendly people, and offers easy access to other parts of the country. For more information, visit our website at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/law.