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UMKC is the urban law school of the University of Missouri System and is located on a beautifully landscaped campus in the Country Club Plaza area of Kansas City, Missouri, a vibrant metropolitan area of more than two million people, which offers courses leading to J.D., M.L.S., or LL.M. degrees for approximately 400 students. It benefits from a dedicated and diverse faculty and staff, a strong university with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, and exceptional community and alumni support. The law school includes a state-of-the-art teaching courtroom and an appellate courtroom. For more information, please visit our website: https://law.umkc.edu/
Job Description
The UMKC School of Law is hiring up to two Lawyering Skills faculty members to teach the first year Lawyering Skills sequence, along with one upper-level course based on the needs of the school and based on in the faculty member’s area of expertise, and to assist in our nationally recognized bar preparation program. They teach and work with between 35-50 students per semester in the Lawyering Skills sections. Lawyering Skills faculty members have voting rights in faculty meetings.
Our Legal Writing program is nationally recognized for excellence, rated in the top 20 schools in the US News & World Report ranking. The program is an autonomous but highly collaborative program. Faculty in the program work together to design problems, train and supervise teaching assistants, and develop curricula and pedagogies. The Lawyering Skills faculty at UMKC have over 75 years of combined experience in the field. We are looking for applicants who can serve our diverse student body, which includes students from multifarious cultures and underserved backgrounds and communities.
https://law.umkc.edu/docs/lawyering-skills.pdf
Qualifications
A J.D. or equivalent degree is required for the position of Lawyering Skills faculty. The rank of said faculty will be assigned commensurate with experience as Assistant Clinical Professor, Associate Clinical Professor, or Clinical Professor.
Candidates will be evaluated on teaching presentation, oral communication, teaching philosophy, prior experience, student evaluations, teaching materials, ability to collaborate with other faculty, service to the university and the profession, ability to critique student work in a clear and helpful manner.
Anticipated Hiring Range
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $75,000 - $130,000 annually dependent on rank, qualifications and experience.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Application Materials
The Faculty Appointments Committee of the School of Law will review applications made through the UMKC Human Resources portal. For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 50252.)
Please combine all application materials (application form, personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document not to exceed 11MB and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
- For questions about the position, please contact:
Professor Rana Lehr-Lehnardt
Chair, Faculty Appointment Committee
UMKC School of Law
- If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email [email protected].
- Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
The Faculty Appointments Committee of the School of Law will review initial applications and materials of finalists may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.
Full Time/Part Time
These are 9-month, benefit-eligible, non-tenure track positions. These positions are on tracks towards long term (three-year rolling) contracts. The positions will begin in Fall 2024.
Application Deadline
Application review will begin on February 22, 2024. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Other Information
UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
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A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The university is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population of more than 2.4 million. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both the Volker and Health Sciences campuses. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts all within an easy drive.
UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.
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