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Hiring Announcement: Suffolk University Law School

From an email message that I received earlier today:

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL in Boston invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Academic Support. Responsibilities will include teaching an upper-level bar preparation course, a second-year legal analysis course, and/or academic support classes; individually assisting students studying for the bar exam; and providing academic support to help students develop the study and analytical skills necessary for academic success during law school. Academic Support Program faculty must be available to work with both day and evening-division students, including during the summer months. This position will be jointly supervised by the faculty directors of our Academic Support and Bar Preparation Programs. This is an entry-level non-tenure track position, renewable annually with the possibility of longer term contracts after the second renewal. The successful candidate will be invited to start as soon as January 2020 but no later than June 2020. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of references, and a cover letter addressed to Professor Stephen McJohn and Professor Sabrina DeFabritiis, Co-Chairs of the Academic Success Committee, Suffolk University Law School. All materials must be uploaded to the Suffolk University job posting website, at http://jobs.jobvite.com/suffolkuniversity/job/oCNzafwS.

The Committee will begin reviewing submitted materials immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Suffolk Law is an equal opportunity employer and will give careful consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Suffolk Law is committed to a diverse faculty and strongly encourages applicants from historically under-represented groups. For more information on Suffolk Law’s commitment to diversity, please see https://www.suffolk.edu/about/mission-history/diversity-inclusion

 

Kansas Law Seeks Faculty

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The University of Kansas School of Law invites applications for two tenure-track, associate professors to begin in the fall of 2020. We are interested in candidates specializing in any field of law, but for one position we are particularly interested in the fields of business, corporate, finance, transactional, and securities law, including both traditional and alternative approaches to these disciplines. For the second position,  we are particularly interested in the fields of digital privacy law; law and technology; health law; insurance law; natural resources law (which includes water law and land use); and human rights law.

Applicants should possess a J.D. from an accredited US law school and evidence of potential for engaging in high quality research and teaching. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the Law School actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. Women, minorities, and candidates who will contribute to the climate of diversity in the school, including a diversity of scholarly approaches, are especially encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin September 3, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be made online at https://employment.ku.edu/faculty/14901BR and should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of research interests and future plans, and the names of three references. The law school will participate in the AALS Recruitment Conference in D.C. October 3-5, 2019. For further information, contact Professor Uma Outka, University of Kansas School of Law, 1535 West 15th Street, Lawrence, KS 66045-7608, 785-864-9241, uoutka@ku.edu

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status.

Wash U Law Seeks Faculty

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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications from entry-level or junior lateral candidates for tenure-track positions, to begin in the fall of 2020. We are particularly interested in corporate & securities law and constitutional law. Candidates must have at a minimum a JD, a PhD, or the equivalent in a related field. In addition, candidates should have strong scholarly potential and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Duties will include teaching assigned courses, researching and publishing scholarly work, advising students, and participating in law school and university service. Diversity and inclusion are core values at Washington University, and strong candidates will demonstrate the ability to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which all students can learn and thrive. The committee will be reviewing applications submitted through the AALS Faculty Appointments Register, but we are willing to consider materials outside of the FAR process.

Although we have no deadline, applications will have the best chance of full consideration if we receive them by August 19, 2019. Application materials should include a cover letter, a resume which includes at least three references, a list of publications, and up to three pieces of scholarly work. Please submit materials to Professor Susan Appleton, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, Washington University School of Law, by emailing them to lawappts@wustl.edu.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

Pitt Law Seeks Legal Writing Faculty

LEGAL WRITING FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law invites applications for two full-time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Legal Writing. These positions are part of a system of contracts progressing to presumptively renewable long-term contracts, separate from the University’s tenure stream. The position will begin on July 1, 2020.

Pitt Law’s legal writing program seeks to develop students’ legal analytical skills and to equip students to write and speak clearly and persuasively, in a manner appropriate for diverse audiences and purposes. The first-year Legal Analysis & Writing course spans two semesters, typically including “objective” writing assignments in the fall and persuasive writing assignments and oral argument in the spring. The course typically also encompasses related skill sets, including client interviewing and negotiation, among others. While the course covers the basics of legal research and includes open-resource assignments, students are separately required to take a one-credit course on the fundamentals of legal research, taught by library faculty, in the fall semester of their second year.

Legal Writing faculty members typically teach two small sections of first-year Legal Analysis and Writing in both the fall and spring (at current projected enrollments, with 15-20 students per section), for a total of four credits for each section.  Legal Writing faculty members may also teach upper-level writing courses and may have some administrative duties relating to the Legal Writing program.  All members of the Legal Writing faculty have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the Legal Writing program as part of their participation in faculty governance of the School of Law. Therefore, candidates should be prepared to share their thinking about how that program might be adapted or reformed in light of changes in legal education, the legal profession, and society.

The successful applicant must have, at a minimum, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, excellent writing skills, and an outstanding academic record. Experience teaching legal writing and law practice experience are also preferred. Candidates should be able to work effectively with a diverse group of students and have an interest in developing legal writing experiences for law students within a community that supports interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative teaching opportunities. 

To apply, please provide a letter of interest, resume, and list of three references addressed to Professor Mary Crossley, Chair, Appointments Committee, at law-appointments@pitt.edu. Write “Legal Writing Faculty Application” in the subject line of the email. The deadline for applications is September 3, 2019.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/M/F/Vets/ Disabled). In furtherance of our strong institutional commitment to a diverse faculty, we particularly welcome applications from minorities, women, and others who would add diversity to our faculty.  Recruitment is subject to approval by the University’s Provost. 

Pitt Law Family Law Clinic Position

FAMILY LAW CLINIC FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor to teach in and direct the School’s Family Law Clinic. This position is part of a system of contracts progressing to presumptively renewable long-term contracts, separate from the University’s tenure stream. The position will begin on July 1, 2020.

The Clinic’s primary mission is to provide an excellent experiential learning opportunity for our students, while also providing legal services to low-income individuals involved in family law disputes. As currently constituted, students enrolled in the Family Law Clinic provide assistance to persons appearing pro se in the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, a program sanctioned and valued by the judges sitting in that court. The candidate hired for the position will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the Clinic.  Therefore, candidates should be prepared to share their thinking about how the Clinic might be adapted or reformed to best advance its dual missions in light of changes in legal education, the legal profession, and society. Duties of the Clinical Professor include classroom teaching, including the possibility of teaching doctrinal courses; supervision of second- and third-year law students as they advise pro se family court litigants and undertake related projects; administrative duties relating to the Family Law Clinic; community outreach and fundraising; and participation in faculty governance of the School of Law. 

Qualifications include admission to practice in Pennsylvania or willingness to seek admission to the Pennsylvania bar; substantial experience in the field of family law and, preferably, clinical pedagogy; excellent supervisory and communication skills; the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, clients, and other constituents; and an interest in developing clinical experiences for students in the Family Law Clinic within a community that supports interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative teaching opportunities.

To apply, please provide a letter of interest, resume, and list of three references addressed to Professor Mary Crossley, Chair, Appointments Committee, at law-appointments@pitt.edu. Write “Family Law Clinic Application” in the subject line of the email. The deadline for applications is September 3, 2019.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/M/F/Vets/ Disabled). In furtherance of our strong institutional commitment to a diverse faculty, we particularly welcome applications from minorities, women, and others who would add diversity to our faculty.  Recruitment is subject to approval by the University’s Provost. 

Texas A&M Law Seeks Faculty

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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW aims to hire multiple outstanding scholars, across an array of fields, over the next several years.

Since integrating with Texas A&M six years ago, the School of Law—based in Dallas/Fort Worth—has achieved a remarkable forward trajectory by dramatically increasing entering class credentials; adding nine new clinics; strengthening student services; and hiring twenty-six new faculty members. The Appointments Committee welcomes expressions of interest in all areas, including especially from candidates who will add to the diversity of our faculty. Areas of particular interest include cybersecurity, privacy, and health law (with emphasis on healthcare finance, policy, regulation, delivery, and unfair competition).

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. The School of Law provides equal opportunity to all employees, students, applicants for employment or admission, and the public, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Candidates must have a J.D. degree or its equivalent.

Preference will be given to those with outstanding scholarly achievement and strong teaching skills. Successful candidates will be expected to engage in scholarship, teaching, and service. Rank as an Executive Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Applicants should email a cover letter (indicating teaching and research interests) and CV/references to Professor Milan Markovic, Chair of the Appointments Committee, at appointments@law.tamu.edu.  The committee includes Milan Markovic, Glynn Lunney, Felix Mormann, Meg Penrose, and Saurabh Vishnubhakat. The Appointments Committee will treat all applications as confidential, subject to the requirements of state and federal law.

Mizzou Law Seeks Constitutional Law Faculty

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The University of Missouri School of Law invites applications and nominations for a position in Constitutional Law. The position may be entry-level, lateral, or a chaired professorship. The School of Law is looking for individuals with a strong commitment to scholarship, teaching, and public service. We are seeking candidates with a strong academic record and either legal practice experience or advanced academic training. For the chaired professorship we are seeking candidates with a national reputation for distinguished scholarship and a record of excellence in teaching. A J.D. or Ph.D. in a related field is required. To augment and support the work of the professor, the hired individual will be jointly appointed to the School of Law and the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy. The Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy is an interdisciplinary, signature academic center on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, jointly operated by faculty from the Political Science and History Departments.

The University of Missouri-Columbia is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri system and is one of only 33 public universities in the country belonging to the Association of American Universities, a group of elite research universities. As both a research and land grant university, we have extraordinary opportunities for interdisciplinary interaction. In addition, Columbia is regularly ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information and to apply, please visit the University of Missouri’s employment portal here. For questions, please contact Associate Dean Paul Litton at 573-882-6488.

South Dakota Law Seeks Criminal Law Faculty

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The University of South Dakota School of Law looks to hire an Assistant or Associate Professor, dependent upon qualifications, with expertise in the fields of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. This position is on the tenure track and will start at the beginning of the 2020-2021 academic year.
The successful candidate will teach our Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Advanced Criminal Procedure courses. The remainder of the course package will be subject to negotiation. Areas of potential interest include dispute resolution, insurance, bankruptcy, secured transactions, cyberlaw, intellectual property, and agricultural law.

Individuals appointed to tenure-track positions are expected to fulfill the tripartite responsibilities of teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful applicant must be a licensed attorney in a United States jurisdiction (a state or the District of Columbia).
The University of South Dakota embraces and practices the values of diversity and inclusiveness. Candidates who support these values are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA

Applications must be submitted through the Board of Regents electronic employment site: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/. For application assistance or accommodation, call 605-677-5671. Please include your application letter, vita, and the names and addresses of three current references.

Inquiries may be directed to Tiffany C. Graham, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, University of South Dakota School of Law, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069. You may also send a message by email to Tiffany.Graham@usd.edu, or you may call at 605-658-3509.

Detroit-Mercy Law Seeks IP Clinic Director

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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law seeks applicants for a tenured or tenure-track position to teach in and direct the International Intellectual Property Law Clinic starting with the 2020-21 academic year.

The International Intellectual Property Law Clinic is certified by the USPTO for both patent and trademark law and serves the burgeoning creative and entrepreneurial community in Detroit. In 2012, the USPTO chose Detroit as the location for its first satellite office because Detroit and its surrounding communities are home to one of the largest concentrations of intellectual property attorneys in the United States. Part of a growing Intellectual Property program at Detroit Mercy Law, the International Intellectual Property Law Clinic hosts the annual International Patent Drafting Competition, which is held at the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional USPTO each February. The Competition attracts teams from law schools across the United States and Canada. Detroit Mercy Law also offers an on-line Certificate in Law - Intellectual Property. This non-JD program meets the needs of professionals and organizations for knowledge of intellectual property and cybersecurity laws.

Wayne Law - Levin Center Seeks Director

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The Levin Center at Wayne State University Law School seeks a new Director. The Levin Center seeks to encourage and facilitate fact-based, bipartisan oversight and civil discourse on matters of public policy. It educates future attorneys, business leaders, legislators and public servants on their role overseeing public and private institutions and using oversight as an instrument of change.

The Director will be part of the Levin Center’s executive leadership team and will provide strategic, operational and financial leadership for the Levin Center. The Director will also be expected to teach Wayne Law courses on an adjunct basis on subjects related to the Levin Center’s mission, including legislation, oversight, lobbying, public policy, and related subjects. A successful candidate may have experience working in a legislative office, government agency or as part of a legislative oversight team or experience researching legislative oversight and public policy. Successful candidates will also have experience in faculty or high-level administrative positions in an academic or functionally-equivalent organization.

Interested individuals should visit jobs.wayne.edu, select “Search Postings",  enter 044259 as the posting number; and search.

Future Business Law Professors Conference at Villanova

Future Business Law Professors Conference

Presented by the John F. Scarpa Center for Law and Entrepreneurship

Friday, September 6, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 

The John F. Scarpa Center for Law and Entrepreneurship will host the Future Business Law Professors Conference on Friday, September 6. All visiting assistant professors, fellows, researchers, law clerks, practitioners and others who are considering entering the higher education academic teaching market in business law – including business associations, securities regulation, corporate finance and business ethics – are invited to attend.

Registration is here.

Participants will learn more about the business law teaching market, receive advice on how to be a successful candidate and meet future colleagues. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews and get a sneak-peak into the hiring process from current business law faculty. Some will be able to present their job talk paper to leaders in the field and receive feedback.

Appointments committee members from any law school potentially hiring in the business law field are also invited to attend.

Senior faculty tentatively scheduled to attend include:

• Albert Choi (University of Michigan Law School)
• Jill Fisch (University of Pennsylvania Law School)
• Arthur Laby (Rutgers University Law School)
• Tom Lin (Temple University, Beasley School of Law)
• Andrew Lund (Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law)
• Jennifer O’Hare (Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law)
• Urska Velikonja (Georgetown University Law Center)

Oklahoma Law Seeks Energy/Natural Resources and Health Law Faculty

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The University of Oklahoma College of Law anticipates hiring up to two faculty members AY 2019-2020 in the following areas: (1) energy and natural resources law, with a focus on water law and energy-related regulation; and (2) health law, including with a focus on healthcare privacy, insurance/finance, ethics, and regulatory compliance. Secondarily, we are also interested in candidates who have a teaching interest in family law, professional responsibility, and criminal law.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Consistent with the mission and responsibilities of a top-tier public research university, we are interested in candidates who are (or have the potential to become) recognized scholars and teachers and who will participate actively in the life of the College of Law. As determined by qualifications and professional accomplishments, the position in energy and natural resources law may be accompanied by the award of an endowed chair.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, candidates should send CVs and expressions of interest to Ms. Melanie Tijerina, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of Oklahoma College of Law, 300 Timberdell Road, Norman, OK 73019 or by email to mtijerina@ou.edu. The College of Law will treat all applications as strictly confidential, subject only to requirements of state and federal law.

ABOUT OU: The state’s flagship law school, OU Law has distinguished itself as among the most innovative and prominent law schools in the region. In the last decade, OU Law has built world-class facilities incorporating advanced technology and inventive programs of study that have attracted exceptional students and faculty. In addition, OU Law has significantly expanded faculty resources, including a dramatic increase in endowed positions. These efforts contribute to OU Law’s strong and growing national reputation.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and employs more than 2700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. The 277-acre Research Campus in Norman was named the No.1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks in 2013. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on “best place to live” rankings. Visit www.ou.edu/provost/flipbook and www.ou.edu/publicaffairs/oufacts.html for more information.

The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.

FURTHER INFORMATION: For additional information, please contact Faculty Appointments Committee at: mtijerina@ou.edu.

William & Mary Law Seeks LRW Visitor

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William & Mary Law School is looking for a visiting legal writing professor for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are interested in joining a great group of colleagues in beautiful Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, please send an email to lkillinger@wm.edu . 

Mizzou Law Seeks Entrepreneurship Clinic Director

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The Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic (ELC) at the University of Missouri School of Law, part of the Center for Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship (CIPE), provides free transactional legal services to creators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and inventors. The School of Law is seeking a dynamic new director to expand the ELC’s outreach to business clients in the campus, municipal, and regional communities. The ELC director will directly supervise students participating in the transactional legal clinic, build partnerships with legal and related services firms committed to supporting start-ups positively impacting the university and community, and participate in the CIPE, Law School, and university communities. The ELC Director provides classroom instruction, participates in client interviews, assists in and supervises the drafting legal documents, and offers legal advice regarding a range of issues faced by small businesses, including issues related to corporate formation, choice of entity, intellectual property, employment and licensing agreements, leasing, and financing decisions. The ideal candidate will have significant transactional experience including due diligence and document drafting related to business formation and intellectual property creation and protection.

Other duties will include:

Villanova Law Seeks VAPs/Fellows in Several Areas

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law seeks qualified individuals to serve as Visiting Assistant Professors of Law during the 2019-20 academic year. We encourage persons with strong academic records and the potential for outstanding teaching and scholarship to apply to any of the following positions:

• General Doctrinal.  The successful candidate will teach two courses, one per semester.  Both courses are subject to negotiation, based on the curricular needs of the Law School and the interests of the candidate.  Areas of likely curricular need include Property, Land Use, Real Estate, Criminal Procedure, and International Law.  The position is a 10-month, visiting position beginning in the summer of 2019, with the possibility of an additional one-year term.

 

• Director of Civil Justice Clinic.  The Clinic represents low-income clients in a range of civil disputes, in areas such as family law, housing, employment, government benefits, and consumer claims. The position is a 12-month, visiting position beginning on July 1, 2019, with the possibility of an additional one-year or a continuing appointment thereafter. 

 

• Legal Writing.  The successful candidate will teach either two sections of required first-year Legal Research, Analysis, Writing, & Oral Communication I and II courses or one section of the first-year course and other courses as needed to fit curricular needs.  The position is a 10-month, visiting position beginning on August 1, 2019, with the possibility of an additional one-year term. Strong preference for candidates with an interest in a career teaching legal writing and/or other legal practice skills.

 

• Clinical Fellow (Immigration Law).  The successful candidate will teach in the Clinic for Asylum, Refugee & Emigrant Services (CARES) as a Clinical Fellow during academic year 2019-2020.  The CARES Clinic represents refugees seeking religious or political asylum in the United States.  The Clinical Fellow position is a 12-month, temporary position beginning on July 1, 2019, with the possibility of an additional one-year term.

The successful candidates will enjoy many benefits of a top-notch law faculty. Our visiting assistant professors (VAPs) typically teach one course per semester, allowing ample time for scholarship. VAPs also are invited to attend faculty meetings, participate in faculty workshops, and are given opportunities to engage in mock job talks, mock job interviews, and scholarship reviews. Alumni of our VAP program have gone on to hold tenure-track appointments at other esteemed law schools, including the University of Florida, Washington and Lee University, University of Alabama, and Temple University.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values. All interested persons should visit Villanova University's Human Resources website and search for "Law" under the "Faculty Positions" section.

Applicants should feel free to apply to multiple positions but, of course, should satisfy the minimum qualifications for each position they seek. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Questions may be directed to Professor Teri Ravenell.

SEALS Conference: Prospective Law Teachers Workshop and Aspiring Law Teachers Workshop

From an email message that I received earlier this week:

Each year, SEALS hosts a Prospective Law Teachers Workshop (PLTW), which provides intensive opportunities for VAPs, fellows, and practitioners to network and participate in mock interviews and mock job talks—prior to the actual teaching market. The Workshop also includes a luncheon and 1-on-1 sessions for candidates to receive faculty feedback on their CVs. This year’s Prospective Law Teachers Workshop will be held at Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida on Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31, 2019. If you are interested in participating specifically in the Prospective Law Teachers Workshop, please send your CV, and a brief statement explaining your interest, to Professor brad.areheart@tennessee.edu. Please also indicate when you are hoping to go on the teaching market. Applications are due by June 1, 2019. Past PLTW participants have secured tenure-track appointments at an impressive array of law schools.

Separate and apart from the Prospective Law Teachers Workshop, SEALS is offering a new workshop that is broader programming for anyone considering academia—even if one is earlier in the process. The Aspiring Law Teachers Workshop (ALTW) includes sessions on designing your teaching package, navigating the market as a nontraditional candidate, mapping academic opportunities, what’s in a job talk, crafting scholarship goals, the art of self-promotion, as well as a luncheon. You can peruse the programming, which will take place between Sunday, July 29-Tuesday, July 31, by searching “aspiring law teachers workshop” at the following link:

http://sealslawschools.org/submissions/program/programwp.asp.

The goal of these two workshops is, in tandem, to provide robust opportunities for those who hope to one day enter legal academia.

Frequently Asked Questions:

They both sound great. What exactly is the difference?

The Prospective Workshop is designed for those who are going on the market this fall, in 2019, and desiring a chance to moot job talks and interviews in advance of that time. The Aspiring Workshop is designed for anyone considering academia, including those who may not yet be ready to moot a job talk in the summer. The Prospective Workshop is acceptance-only while the Aspiring Workshop is open to everyone.

Can I attend both workshops?

Possibly. Some of the times conflict, but the Aspiring Law Teachers Workshop will be generally open to anyone wishing to attend. Attendance in the Prospective Workshop is in contrast only by acceptance through our competitive selection process.

Is this the new faculty recruitment initiative that I heard SEALS has put together?

No, this is not the new hiring initiative that SEALS is conducting. That process is entirely separate. Information about SEALS’ new faculty recruitment initiative can be found at the following link: https://www.sealslawschools.org/recruitment/applicants/.

Tulane Law Seeks P/T Criminal Law Coverage

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Tulane Law School invites applications for a one-semester part-time visiting position in Fall 2019 to teach one three-credit section of the first-year Criminal Law course.

The successful candidate must possess a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, outstanding academic credentials, and at least three years of relevant law-related experience. Prior teaching experience, especially in the first-year law curriculum, is strongly preferred.

Candidates may apply through Interfolio via the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/62675

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Questions may be directed to Onnig Dombalagian, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, at odombala@tulane.edu or his direct dial (504) 865-5968.

Memphis Law Seeks Legal Writing, Conflicts and Remedies Visitors

The University of Memphis law school seeks visiting faculty to teach Legal Writing as well and Conflicts and Remedies next year.  

The two postings follow:

Visiting Professor – Legal Methods
The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law seeks applications for a visiting professor to teach in the Legal Methods program for the 2019-2020 academic year. Legal Methods is a rigorous, required first-year legal research, writing, and analysis course. The visiting professor will teach Legal Methods I (fall, three credits) and Legal Methods II (spring, two credits) with approximately thirty-six students each semester. The visiting professor will work closely with our Legal Methods Faculty, including the Director of Legal Methods.

Idaho Law-Boise Seeks Visitor to Teach Civil Procedure

The University of Idaho College of Law’s Boise campus is seeking a visitor for the 2019-20 academic year to teach two semesters of Civil Procedure and other courses in consultation with the visitor. The application link is here.

Hiring Announcement: Southern Illinois University (Visitor)

From an email message that I received earlier today:

SIU School of Law seeks to fill one full-time Visiting Assistant/Associate/Full Professor faculty position to begin in the 2019-20 academic year. The successful candidate will teach courses in the contracts/business/commercial law field and possibly transactional skills courses, as well as other courses depending on the needs of the School of Law and on the successful candidate's area of expertise. This is a non-tenure track appointment for one 9-month term.  Full details and application procedure can be found at https://affact.siu.edu/jobs/law126.html.