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Johanna Kalb Named Dean of University of San Francisco Law

The University of San Francisco School of Law has announced that Johanna Kalb will be its next dean.  She is currently dean and professor of law at the University of Idaho College of Law.  Kalb, who holds a JD from Yale, will take over on July 1.

Hiring Announcement: South Texas College of Law Houston (Visitor)

From a recent email message:

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL) invites applications for a one-year visiting position teaching courses in Constitutional Law and/or First Amendment Law for the 2024-25 academic year. We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and contribute to the scholarly environment of the law school.

STCL is committed to fulfilling our mission of providing a diverse body of students with the opportunity to obtain an exceptional legal education, preparing graduates to serve their community and the profession with distinction. STCL is known for its supportive and collegial culture and its commitment to student success. The school, located in downtown Houston, was founded in 1923 and is the oldest law school in the city. STCL is a private, nonprofit, independent law school, fully accredited by the American Bar Association and a member of the Association of American Law Schools, with 55 full-time, 58 adjunct, and six visiting assistant professors serving a student body of 989 full- and part-time students. The school is home to the most decorated advocacy program in the U.S. and the nationally recognized Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution. Additional information regarding South Texas is available at http://www.stcl.edu.

Applications (cover letter, CV, teaching evaluations (if any)) may be directed to Professor Kevin Yamamoto, Chair of Faculty Appointments, [email protected]. Please also contact Professor Yamamoto with any questions that you may have. Review of applications will begin on March 4, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

South Texas College of Law Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Camille Hébert Named Acting Dean of Ohio State Law

Professor Camille Hébert has been named acting law dean of Ohio State University effective February 1.  Hébert joined the law school in 1988 and holds a JD from the University of Kansas.

Hiring Announcement: UMKC School of Law

From a recent email message:

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.