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Ohio State lateral hiring announcement in Tax or Tax and Business Law

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law seeks lateral candidates for at least one tenure-track position. We are considering hiring a junior to mid-career lateral candidate for a position in the area of Tax Law or in both Business and Tax Law.  More information here:  Download Ohio State.

Hiring Announcement: UMKC School of Law

From an email message that I received earlier this week:

UMKC School of Law Seeks Applications and Nominations for the Douglass Stripp/Missouri Professorship in Advocacy

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law seeks applicants or nominations for the Douglass Stripp/Missouri Professorship in Advocacy. This person will be a key leader in the school’s nationally-recognized advocacy program. The School of Law’s strong commitment to outstanding advocacy started in 1895 when the school was founded by judge and lawyers in Kansas City. The School of Law seeks candidates to build on that history through community engagement, teaching and curriculum development, research and collaboration with other disciplines, and organizing regional or national symposia.

Candidates may be lateral from another academic institution or experienced lawyers or judges. The position is for a 9-month appointment and is full-time with benefits. Subject-matter for teaching is flexible, but should include advocacy courses and leadership of the school’s appellate advocacy program. The School of Law seeks candidates with a strong commitment to educating a diverse group of lawyers, and those who will actively participate in our collegial, collaborative community. We especially welcome applications from candidates who would add diversity to our faculty.

Requirements: Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree from a program accredited by the American Bar Association, or an equivalent degree, and at least 7 years experience in advocacy and/or teaching.

Hiring Announcement: Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law

From an email message that I recently received:

Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law (Montgomery, AL) invites entry-level or junior-level applications for a legal research and writing faculty position, beginning in Fall 2022. Materials should be submitted online at www.faulkner.edu/jobs. Questions may be addressed to Professor Layne Keele at lkeele@faulkner.edu.

Washburn Seeks Legal Writing VAP

Washburn University School of Law invites applicants for a visiting assistant professor for the 2022-23 academic year to teach legal writing. The position could convert to a tenure track position after the 2022-23 academic year depending on budget and curricular needs. If the position converts to a tenure track position, a national search will be conducted, and the incumbent visiting assistant professor will be eligible to apply.  We seek engaging candidates who value and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices. 

Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka. The university has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of over 5,500 undergraduate, graduate, and law students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals. 

The Washburn campus is located in the heart of Topeka, Kansas, blocks from the historic state capitol. Topeka features affordable housing; beautiful, historic neighborhoods filled with well-maintained parks; and a nationally recognized public library. It is also the home of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Site. 

Washburn University School of Law is committed to diversity in its faculty and encourages applicants whose backgrounds will enrich the law school. We offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, a supportive leadership team, and a healthy work/life balance. At Washburn, we strive to ensure a campus climate that supports the success of every employee and appreciates the unique skills and expertise each contributes to serving our students. 

Required Qualifications: 

• JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• A demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with a record of effective teaching and published legal scholarship.
  

Responsibilities:

• Teach a full load of first-year legal writing course sections. This visitor will fulfill the teaching expectations associated with the appointment as a visiting assistant professor and as outlined in the faculty handbook.
• If the position is converted to a tenure-track appointment, and the incumbent is hired into the tenure track position, the professor will be responsible for fulfilling all expectations associated with a tenure-track appointment, including scholarship, service and teaching a full workload as outlined in the faculty handbook.
• This visitor will fulfill service expectations by engaging in service activities in the department, university, and profession.

Application Procedures:

Application review will begin January 25, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. (All faculty appointments are contingent upon funding.)

• Interested candidates should send a resume, a cover letter and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references to facultytalent@washburn.eduand include “Visiting Assistant Professor, Legal Writing” on the subject line.
• If you have questions about the position, please contact Professor Emily Grant, via email at emily.grant@washburn.edu
• The successful candidate will be required to submit to a background check prior to hire.
• Official transcripts are required once hired.

Washburn is an EOE and is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching-focused academic and work environment. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn’s efforts to create a campus climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education.

Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

The full hiring ad is here.

Memphis Law Seeks Tenure-Track Faculty

This just in:

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law invites applications for several tenure-track faculty appointments this year.  While we have a broad range of needs and invite applications from all fields, the Law School has a particular need in Torts and is also particularly interested in hearing from candidates with expertise and interest in Health Law, Race and the Law, Professional Responsibility, and Family Law.  We seek applicants who can demonstrate a potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, as well as a commitment to service.  We are especially interested in candidates who will enhance the diversity of our faculty and are ready for the future of legal education.

Memphis School of Law is housed in a stately, late 19th century building, a converted federal courthouse in the heart of downtown Memphis on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. Memphis Law has an active and diverse student body, colleagues committed to excellence in both scholarship and teaching, and a community that has the offerings of a major city, such as museums, restaurants, and professional sports, but the feel of a tight-knit community – not to mention affordable cost of living. Please submit applications via https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/29805. The screening of applications will begin on January 20 and will continue until positions are filled. Applicants may also contact Daniel Kiel, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at dkiel@memphis.edu for additional information.  The University of Memphis is an EEO/AA employer. 

 

 

Drexel University Kline Law Seeks 2 VAPs

This just in from the appointments committee at my own institution:

The Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in invites applications for  two Visiting Assistant Professor positions. One position is dedicated to a faculty member who will teach and research in the area of tax. The other position is open, with a preference for someone who does research that touches on legal implications of new technology and/or someone open to teaching Torts. Each position will last two years and VAP’s are expected to fully participate in the intellectual life of the law school.

We seek candidates who hold (at minimum) a JD or appropriate equivalent degree. We are particularly interested in candidates embarking on an academic career. The Kline School of Law is committed to recruiting, developing, retaining, and rewarding faculty members who bring scholarly interests and life experiences that contribute to the diversity and success of our students, our University, and our communities.

Drexel University, founded in 1891, is an R1 comprehensive research institution located in University City, Philadelphia. Drexel established its law school in 2006, and it has rapidly developed a reputation for innovative scholarship across disciplines, a diverse portfolio of academic programs, and a focus on civic engagement. The Kline School of Law is home to the Center for Law and Transformational Technology and the Center for Law, Policy and Social Action. The law school has a vibrant scholarly culture, including an active workshop series. Kline Law has moved up steadily in the rankings and is now ranked #81 by U.S. News and #37 by Above the Law.

Applications for this position should include a CV and cover letter.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and prompt application is encouraged. Questions should be directed to Professor Bret Asbury.

Apply online via Drexel’s HR portal: https://careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/497570/visiting-assistant-professor-kline-school-of-law.

Northern Kentucky University Seeks Director of Legal Research and Writing

Northern Kentucky University – Salmon P. Chase College of Law welcomes applications for appointment to the position of Director of Legal Research and Writing to help create, administer, and direct the College of Law's Legal Research and Writing Program. This is a tenure-track position in which the Director holds the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Legal Writing. Responsibilities of the Director include: (1) developing and implementing comprehensive research and writing curriculum for law students at all levels; (2) administering and overseeing the Legal Research and Writing program, which includes a cadre of full-time and adjunct faculty; and (3) teaching in the Legal Research and Writing program in either the day or evening program, depending on curricular need. We are looking for someone who will be able to focus on all levels of the writing curriculum so that Chase students receive wrap-around instruction throughout their time at the law school.

This position is a full­-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty position. The Director of Legal Research and Writing position is a twelve-month position. Applicants for this position must possess a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the bar in any state. Ideally, applicants should have at least two or more years of teaching experience at the law school level; a demonstrated commitment to teaching Legal Writing; excellent academic and professional credentials (including judicial clerkships); and a demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service.

NKU is a growing metropolitan university of more than 15,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving campus near Cincinnati. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names.  For more information about NKU and Chase, please visit nku.edu and chaselaw.nku.edu.  NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is highly encouraged.

The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky metro area has a population exceeding 2.1 million. The region is an enjoyable place to live that is undergoing exciting urban revitalization and economic growth. The area includes a great variety of attractions, such as museums (art, historic, children’s, and more), a plenitude of live music venues, professional sports, riverfront parks, biking trails, a fantastic zoo, large aquarium, and many festivals. Educational options for children are diverse, and affordable housing options range from downtown lofts to renovated turn-of-the-century homes to quaint farmhouses.

Application Procedure:

If you are interested in this position, please apply through jobs.nku.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Washburn Seeks Clinical VAP

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a visiting assistant professor for the 2022-23 academic year to teach in the Washburn Law Clinic and may assist in the Third Year Anywhere™ program, which allows students to increase their practice-readiness by externing in the geographic area where they plan to practice after graduation. We are particularly interested in applicants who wish to teach a transactional law clinic, but all subject areas will be considered, including criminal law. The position could convert to a tenure track position after the 2022-23 academic year. We seek engaging candidates who value and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices.

Founded in 1970, Washburn University School of Law’s in-house, live client clinical program has been an integral part of the law school curriculum staffed by tenured and tenure-track positions. Our current clinical offerings include Family Justice & Immigration Law, Civil Litigation, and Small Business & Nonprofit Transactional (SBNT) Law. Washburn also hosts a Criminal Appeals Advocacy section of the Clinic administered in cooperation with the Appellate Defender Office. The SBNT Clinic was initiated in 2005 and continues to be the only law school clinic in Kansas that represents businesses and nonprofit organizations. 

The Washburn campus is located in the heart of Topeka, Kansas, blocks from the historic state capitol. Topeka features affordable housing; beautiful, historic neighborhoods filled with well-maintained parks; and a nationally recognized public library. It is also the home of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Site. 

Washburn University School of Law is committed to diversity in its faculty and encourages applicants whose backgrounds will enrich the law school. We offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, a supportive leadership team, and a healthy work/life balance. At Washburn, we strive to ensure a campus climate that supports the success of every employee and appreciates the unique skills and expertise each contributes to serving our students. 

Required Qualifications: 

• A JD degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• A demonstrated commitment to clinical legal education.
• Must have a Kansas bar license or be eligible to apply for a restricted license to practice in a clinical setting for the length of the appointment, which does not require the taking of the Kansas state bar exam.
• A demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• This visitor will fulfill teaching expectations associated with an appointment as a visiting assistant professor and as outlined in the faculty handbook. They will teach full-time in the clinic and/or part-time in the clinic with other courses as assigned.
• If the position is converted to a tenure-track appointment, the incumbent is responsible for fulfilling teaching expectations associated with a tenure-track appointment. Teach a full workload as outlined in the faculty handbook.
• If the position is converted to a tenure-track appointment, the incumbent is responsible for fulfilling scholarship expectations associated with a tenure-track appointment.
• This visitor will fulfill service expectations by engaging in service activities in the department, university, and profession.
• If the position is converted to a tenure-track appointment, the incumbent is responsible for fulfilling service expectations associated with a tenure-track appointment.

Application Procedures:

• Review of applications will begin January 14, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. (All faculty appointments are contingent upon funding.)
• Interested candidates should send a resume, a cover letter and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references to facultytalent@washburn.edu and include “Visiting Assistant Professor, F2771221” on the subject line.
• If you have questions about the position, please contact Professor Michelle Ewert, Chair, Clinic VAP Screening Committee, at michelle.ewert@washburn.edu.
• The successful candidate will be required to submit to a background check prior to hire.
• Official transcripts are required once hired.

Washburn is an EOE and is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching-focused academic and work environment. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn’s efforts to create a campus climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education.

Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

The full annoucement is here.

Teaching Fellow: Stanford Law School LLM Program in Environmental Law & Policy

Stanford Law School is looking for a Teaching Fellow for the Stanford Law School LLM Program in Environmental Law & Policy.  You'll find the announcement here. 

Montana Law Seeks Dean

This just in: 

The University of Montana (UM) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Alexander Blewett III School of Law from interested individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. This is an important opportunity to lead Montana's only law school and the only law school in the nation with an embedded Department of Public Administration and Policy. If you have an ability to foster collaboration and strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, sharp budgeting and planning acumen, and a strong passion for how law and policy can work in tandem to improve society and honor the rich cultural landscape of Montana we encourage you to apply for this position.

Reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President, the dean is the chief academic and administrative officer for the Blewett School of Law. The dean is responsible for administering the School's departments and programs, including maintaining accreditation by the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), developing and implementing strategies to enhance academic innovation and quality, recruiting students and members of the faculty and staff, and managing organizational and financial structures that promote excellence in teaching, research and service.

A profile for this search with information about UM and the qualifications, preferred attributes, and key opportunities of the position can be found here. Potential candidates are invited to initiate a conversation about this opportunity through a preliminary contact (email or phone) with either Richard Wueste or Kimberly Templeton prior to submitting materials.

The Search Committee will begin a review of applications immediately and continue its work until an appointment is made. For best consideration, application materials should be received by February 22, 2022.

Application materials must include: 1) a letter of interest; 2) curriculum vitae and 3) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for five (5) professional references, including a brief description of your relationship to that individual, who will be contacted only after candidates are notified.

Nominations and applications should be sent electronically (MS Word or PDF format) to: MontanaDeanLaw@agbsearch.com. All applications, nominations and inquiries will be handled in confidence.

Hiring Announcement: University of Arkansas Seeks Clinical Professor (Immigration)

The University of Arkansas School of Law (Fayetteville) invites applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates for a tenure track teaching position. The law school is focused on hiring an individual to direct our existing and successful Immigration Clinic. This is a nine-month position and would begin in Summer 2022. 

In furtherance of the law school’s fundamental commitment to experiential learning and equity, clinical professors have full tenure rights and equal voting privileges on all issues. They also have equal access to support for their scholarship, including research assistance and research grants.   

All applicants for the position should ideally have meaningful practice experience in immigration or asylum law and some familiarity with supervising law students or new attorneys. Additionally, candidates should ideally have demonstrated scholarly promise, strong teaching or mentorship skills, a distinguished academic record, and a commitment to service within the law school, university, and broader community. Any successful applicant will be expected to gain admission to the Arkansas bar.

   
The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, located in the northwest corner of the state, is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the city of Fayetteville as one of the “top five” places to live in America. The region is welcoming, forward-thinking, and full of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The University of Arkansas School of Law is committed to attracting a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. We welcome applications without regard to age, race/color, gender, pregnancy, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Questions and applications should be directed to Steve Clowney, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at sclowney@uark.edu.

Cardozo Hiring Announcement: VAP/Director of the Heyman Center on Corporate Governance

Cardozo Law School invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) and Director of the Heyman Center on Corporate Governance. The opening is for a two-year appointment with the possibility of renewal for an additional one or two-year term. Expected to commence July 1, 2022.

The VAP will spend four semesters in residence at the law school. During that time the VAP will engage in research and writing in preparation for entry into the market for tenure-track teaching positions, teach one course per year in a corporate-law subject, and develop programming in support of the Center’s mission as a center of scholarly excellence and student engagement in issues of business law. The VAP will work closely with the Faculty Co-Directors of the Center, other corporate law faculty, and various departments at the law school to develop and promote corporate law-related programs at Cardozo.

VAPs participate in faculty workshops, conferences, colloquia, and other facets of the intellectual life of the law school. VAPs are given the opportunity to present works-in-progress to the faculty and, more generally, to receive feedback and mentoring from faculty members in preparation for the academic job market. The position provides promising legal scholars a supportive academic environment, the opportunity to devote substantial time to research and writing, and valuable teaching experience.  Cardozo VAPs have gone on to tenure-track positions at a variety of well-respected law schools across the nation, including De Paul, Illinois, Michigan, Vanderbilt and Roger Williams, as well as Cardozo itself.

VAPs earn a $90,000 annual salary, and are provided an office, administrative support, a budget for conferences and research expenses, and health and dental benefits.  Applications are invited from law school graduates, and should include (1) a CV, (2) a law school transcript, (3) a statement of the applicant’s research and teaching interest, and (4) a list of three to six references (no letters of recommendation need be sent; we will contact references as necessary). Please submit these to Stewart Sterk (Sterk@yu.edu) with the subject line “Heyman Center VAP Application.”  The faculty appointments committee will consider applications on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities:

• Working with the Heyman Center Faculty Co-Directors and other corporate-law faculty members, develop two academic programs or one major conference per year. Events can be scholarly and/or practice-industry focused, increasing exposure to and engagement with business and legal communities in the areas of banking, corporate governance, compliance, and capital markets, securities regulation or antitrust.
• Teach one course per year. The course can be doctrinal or a practical-skill course for upper-level students (including the Intensive Transactional Lawyering Skills program and transactional law competitions). There is the opportunity for additional teaching if interested.
• Carry out original research and writing for publication in law journals and related venues, in preparation if desired for the entry-level job market for law professors.

• Lead the Heyman Scholars Program, an honors program for students interested in corporate or business law; plan and implement programming for Heyman Scholars; contribute to the professional growth of Heyman Scholars and maintain the community-building aspect of the program; oversee student recruitment and marketing of the program.
• Engage with the Heyman Center Advisory Board, a group of high-profile corporate lawyers who elevate the Center’s presence, advise the Heyman Center Director and attend events.

• Strategize and organize marketing efforts jointly with the Communications Office to enhance the branding and reputation of the Center; edit promotional and other written materials. Maintain and grow the Center’s social media presence; update and maintain the Center’s webpage on the Cardozo website.

Experience and Educational Background:

• J.D. or LL.M required
• Two to four years of practice experience in a relevant area of law required

University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Seeks Externship Director

Externship Director

Responsible for overall design and operation of the externship program, including the program’s fit in the overall educational program for JD students, ensuring high-quality placements and compliance with ABA Standards. Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Student Success in the design and operation of the program including the following components.

Leading an Externship Program that builds on classroom learning and fosters students’ professional identities including assisting students’ in placement in externships. Such placements may eventually include all types of legal practice, including public service, private practice, and industry. mentoring students as they develop a professional identity and their lawyering skills; working with students to develop individual learning plans for their externship semester(s); supervising externship credits, including reviewing written submissions from students about the experience at their placements and regular meetings with students to support their learning; communicating with field placement supervisors to develop an appropriate three-way agreement and on a regular basis about student’s progress.

Contributing to a successful professional identity program including coordinating and leveraging career services programs and opportunities with the externship program; participating in advising through developing resources for advisors, students, and advising individual students; working with faculty and assistant deans to develop and execute a plan for programming focused on students’ professional identity and lawyering skills; maintaining regular communications with the bar and bench, including visiting students enrolled in the program and coordinating other visits by law school faculty or assistant deans.

Other Job Functions for this position include general faculty and administrative responsibilities as assigned in the appointment letter, which may include working with administration to determine appropriate staffing for the educational and administrative aspects of the program; supervising administrative staff to ensure records of the work with each student in the program; providing reports to Deans and faculty as requested and appropriate; communicating with faculty and deans at other law schools, including attending and participating in appropriate conferences; developing a communications plan for the externship program with the support of the Communications Director; developing and managing the externship budget; demonstrated ability and willingness to teach in the program year-round.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to practice
• At least five years of experience as a practicing lawyer
• Demonstrated strong interest in all aspects of legal practice and the profession
• Demonstrated comfort with technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical or externship teaching experiences

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening skills and ability to work with students at times of high stress in their lives
• Ability to and interest in in-state and national travel, as necessary

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Steve Clowney, Professor of Law, sclowney@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

St. John's Faculty Hiring Announcement

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UA Little Rock Law Seeks Director of Business Innovation Clinic

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law is seeking a new director for its Business Innovation Clinic. The Director of the Business Innovation Clinic is a non-tenure track, full-time, nine-month position as a visiting assistant professor of clinical education. The Business Innovation Clinic provides free and low-cost legal services to qualified start-up businesses, small businesses, innovators, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations. The position is available beginning July 1, 2022 and will be an appointment for a two-year term. The position may be extended beyond the initial two-year term if additional funding for the clinic is obtained. The Director of the Business Innovation Clinic is responsible for managing the operations of the clinic, representing clients, and teaching and supervising clinical students. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school;
• Admission to the practice of law and good standing in at least one state or the District of Columbia, and demonstrated experience in transactional and corporate law;
• Candidates must either be admitted to the Arkansas bar or capable of admission within one year of hire.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience in the practice of law;
• Experience in collaborating with community partners;
• Experience in either clinical teaching of law students or supervising other attorneys.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

The Bowen School of Law is located in revitalized downtown Little Rock, less than two miles from the state capitol, the federal, state, and county courthouses, the largest law firms in the state, and the Clinton Presidential Library. The law school is situated within the historic Quapaw Quarter, next to MacArthur Park, the MacArthur Museum of Military History, and the Arkansas Arts Center. 

Please apply using the following link:

https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Little-Rock/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-of-Clinical-Education_R0007675

DePaul Faculty Hiring Announcement - Con Law + Related Subjects

DePaul University College of Law invites applications for a full-time faculty position expected to begin July 1, 2022. We have a particular need in the area of Constitutional Law and related subjects. DePaul College of Law is dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive academic community. We enthusiastically encourage applicants who would enrich the diversity of our community to apply.

To learn more about the College, please visit https://law.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx. 

Required Qualifications:

All candidates must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree, with preference for lateral candidates who have previously taught constitutional law or related subjects.  Interested candidates should apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/99295. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, please submit an application by January 7, 2022.

Required materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of references, research statement, diverse learning environment statement, and writing sample. Please direct any questions about the position to lawappointments@depaul.edu.

DePaul Law is committed to improving society by educating purpose-driven lawyers who will serve their clients, the legal profession, and the broader community in ways that enhance access to justice and promote equitable policies and processes. To learn more, please visit https://law.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx.

Barry University School of Law Seeks: Tenure-Track Faculty to Teach Legal Research & Writing (LRW)

Barry Law is seeking to fill one or more full-time, tenure-track faculty positions beginning in the Fall 2022 semester and is particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who teach primarily in Legal Research & Writing (LRW).

 

The School of Law endeavors to offer a quality legal education in a caring environment with a religious dimension so that study and reflection lead to informed action and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. The School of Law seeks to challenge students to embrace intellectual, personal, ethical, spiritual, ecological, and social responsibilities in an atmosphere of

academic freedom. The program strives to equip its graduates to apply the knowledge, values, and skills they acquire to enhance personal growth, the legal profession, the judicial system, society, and the Earth community.

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

Juris Doctorate.

A record of high academic achievement.

Demonstrated potential for superior and productive scholarship.

Experience in and demonstrated success and excellence in law school teaching.

Commitment to the mission of the School of Law and its curricular and instructional methods and goals.

 

Candidates must submit the following:

Resume or curriculum vitae.

Cover letter.

Contact information for three professional references.

Please note: additional documentation may be requested at any time.

 

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

 

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

 

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit application materials through the link below or via email to the Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, Professor Stephen Leacock, at sleacock@barry.edu. Further information on the openings may be found at: https://barryu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BarryU/job/Orlando--Law-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-Law_R0004725.

Idaho Law Seeks Clinical Professor

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The University of Idaho College of Law seeks a clinical professor to teach the College’s legal writing & analysis (LWA) course on a full-time basis at its Boise, Idaho location. The position is an academic-year appointment with faculty voting rights and associated faculty governance responsibilities. The successful candidate may be hired at the assistant, associate, or full professor level, depending on experience.

The LWA course is a two semester, five credit, required first year course. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the legal writing faculty team, responsible for teaching up to two sections of LWA and working collaboratively with the other LWA faculty members to develop the course curriculum and major writing assignments. The successful candidate may also (1) teach an additional course depending on areas of interest and the College’s curricular needs, or (2) help coordinate the College’s upper-level Advanced Advocacy course.

As a land grant law school, the College is committed to public service and to providing an accessible, high-quality education in an inclusive environment. The College offers outstanding law programs in two locations:  one in Moscow, on the University of Idaho’s main campus, and one in Boise, which is Idaho’s capital and its hub of economic and government activity. The law school’s new Boise campus at 501 W. Front Street is situated near the Idaho State Capitol, Idaho Supreme Court and Idaho State Bar. The College’s Boise location also houses the Idaho State Law Library, which provides attorneys, judges, students and the public access to a vast array of legal research tools.

Boise, Idaho is one of the fastest-growing and most livable cities in the country. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boise has numerous options for outdoor recreation. The city also has a rich and dynamic downtown area with first-rate shopping, dining, and entertainment.

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must provide a letter of qualification, resume or CV, inclusion statement, three references, and an 8–12 page writing sample demonstrating legal analysis. Interested candidates should apply online at https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/33842. Please direct questions regarding this opportunity to Professor Rachelle West, LWA Hiring Committee Chair, at rketchum@uidaho.edu.

Northern Illinois Hiring Announcement - Clinical Professor of Law/Business Innovation and Economic Legal Development Clinic

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for an opening for an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law who will serve as Director of our new Business Innovation and Economic Development Legal Clinic. The incumbent will collaborate with the university’s College of Business. The ideal start date will be May 1, 2022, but may be later if circumstances warrant.

NIU Law is a public law school. It resides at the heart of a diverse and active university campus of over 17,000 students in DeKalb, Illinois, located on the western edge of the Chicago metropolitan area.

The Business Innovation and Economic Development Legal Clinic will provide legal assistance both to not-for-profit organizations and to entrepreneurs and small business owners from underrepresented communities. The Clinic will assist students from the NIU College of Business in entrepreneurial ventures and will represent business owners from DeKalb and surrounding communities.

Legal responsibilities of the Director will include assisting businesses with Business Enterprise Certifications, and may also include helping with incorporation, business contracts, non-profit formation, and intellectual property needs. The position will require travel to surrounding communities to engage in outreach.

The Director of the clinic will teach a law clinic seminar course each semester, will supervise clinic students, and will also work in partnership with the College of Business to develop and deliver programming that meets the demand of the marketplace. This may include teaching a summer course and/or creating content for revenue generating workshops hosted by the business school. The Director will also be responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships between the University and its surrounding communities, leading workshops, writing grant proposals, and serving on law school committees.

This is a full-time clinical faculty position within the law school, leading to the possibility of a presumptively renewable six-year contract. Clinical faculty members at NIU participate in faculty governance, excluding decisions related to the hiring, retention and promotion of doctrinal tenure-track faculty.

The Director of the Business Innovation and Economic Development Legal Clinic will report directly to the law school’s Director of Clinics, will work closely with the Dean and faculty at the College of Law on the development of the clinic, and will work in partnership with the Dean of the College of Business.

Widener Delaware Law Seeks Two Faculty

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WIDENER UNIVERSITY DELAWARE LAW SCHOOL in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks to hire two full-time, tenure-track faculty members beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year.  

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, including at least a J.D. degree or its equivalent.  Candidates should demonstrate evidence of and potential for outstanding scholarly achievement and strong, innovative and engaged teaching.  We welcome applications from candidates who approach scholarship from a variety of perspectives and methods.  The University embraces diversity among our faculty, students, and staff, and we welcome applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.

Criminal Law/Evidence Position:  

Criminal Law/Criminal Procedure/Evidence Position: 

One position is for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to teach Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence and related courses. 

First Year & Second Year Required Courses: Civil Procedure/Torts/Property Position:  

A second position is to hire a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to teach first and second year required courses as part of a teaching package, especially in the areas of Civil Procedure, Torts and Property Law.  

As the only law school in Delaware, Delaware Law School offers its faculty, students, and staff unique opportunities to engage with and have an impact on the legal, political, and social culture of the State.  Delaware attracts students from all over the nation and the world with its unparalleled legal community, its beautiful natural setting, and its ideal location between New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.  Delaware Law students also benefit from the support of a dedicated and collegial faculty and support staff who are fully committed to student success and achievement.  In addition to the JD program, we offer LLM and SJD degrees in a variety of areas.  For more information, please visit our website at https://delawarelaw.widener.edu/.

Widener University has a strategic commitment to building an inclusive university community whose diversity enriches the lives of all members and where our students are prepared for living in a pluralistic and ever-changing world.  As a leading metropolitan university, Widener strives to embody the values that are inherent in our mission: civic engagement, access, inclusion, academic excellence, innovation and leadership.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement.  Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience.  Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg, PA and Wilmington, DE.  For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

Please submit a letter of interest and a CV, as well as three references, to Professor Serena Williams, Chair of the Search Committee, as a single pdf at widener.edu/employment.  Please indicate which position you are interested in, either “Criminal Law Position” or “Civil Procedure/Torts/Property Position.”  Individuals who desire accommodations in the application process should include relevant information in their email.  Widener University is an equal opportunity employer.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  Only those selected to interview will be contacted.  We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.

Penn State Law Faculty Hiring Announcement - Applied Legal Analysis and Writing I and II

Job Description:

Penn State Law is seeking an experienced legal professional to teach Applied Legal Analysis and Writing I and II, a year-long required course for first-year J.D. students. The course is a total of 5 credits, and the faculty member will teach one section of approximately 35 students. Responsibilities include working with our Associate Dean of Legal Writing and department colleagues to implement our legal writing program, which covers objective and persuasive writing. This faculty member will also teach one three-credit upper-level writing course, to be determined in consultation with the Associate Dean of Legal Writing and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

This position requires a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Excellent analytical and writing skills are required. Five years or more of legal experience is highly desirable. Classroom teaching experience is also highly desirable, but not required. This position is a benefits-eligible, non-tenure track, limited-term academic appointment for three years beginning in the Fall 2022 semester, with the possibility of renewal. In addition, legal writing faculty have voting rights, except for tenure hiring and promotion decisions.

Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled; only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. As part of their application, candidates should provide a cover letter, CV, writing sample, a list of at least three references, and (for candidates who graduated in the last three years) a law school transcript. We encourage applications from candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty. This includes, but is not limited to, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community.

Specific inquiries should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Nicole Chong, Associate Dean and Professor for Legal Writing, at nrc10@psu.edu.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Interested candidates are to apply directly online at: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Assistant-Professor-of-Legal-Writing_REQ_0000021024-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.