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Howard Law Is Hiring

HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for one tenure-track or tenured faculty position to begin in the fall of 2021. We welcome applications from outstanding candidates, especially those with a demonstrated background or interest in one or more of the following areas (in alphabetical order): constitutional law, contracts, corporate law, intellectual property, professional responsibility, taxation, and transnational investment law. Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, distinguished academic credentials, and either great promise or a record of excellence in both scholarship and teaching. Applicants should also be prepared to spend significant contact hours with students. Interested persons should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, references, and subject area preferences to Professor Keeva Terry, Chair of the Initial Appointments Subcommittee, at kterry@law.howard.edu, and to Ms. Donnice Butler, Director of Faculty Services, at donnice.butler@law.howard.edu. Howard University School of Law is committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and others whose background, experience, and viewpoints would contribute to the diversity of our institution. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Hiring Announcement: University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

From an email message that I received earlier this week:

The University of Arkansas School of Law is looking to fill three entry-level or lateral tenure-track positions. Areas of particular interest include constitutional law, civil liberties, 1983, civil procedure, federal courts, legislation, professional responsibility, business organizations, corporate compliance, payments systems, and intellectual property. In addition to teaching, other duties will include scholarly research and service activities for the law school. Minimum qualifications include a JD degree or international law degree, distinguished academic record, and scholarly promise. 

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 should be directed to Steve Clowney, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at sclowney@uark.edu.

Hiring Announcement: Director of the Middleton Center for Children's Rights Clinic

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - DIRECTOR OF THE MIDDLETON CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS CLINIC AND ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/PROFESSOR OF LAW

DRAKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL invites applicants for the position of clinical faculty and Director of the Joan and Lyle Middleton Center for Children’s Rights. The position may begin as early as July 2021 and will be a twelve-month position. The faculty position will be annual or long-term contract or tenure-track, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and preferences.

The Middleton Center for Children’s Rights works to advance children's rights and improve the child welfare system.  The Center has played an important role in improving the quality of representation of children and parents, which has been made possible through close working relationships with the juvenile courts and community partners. At the core of the Center’s activities is the Children’s Rights Clinic, which provides an opportunity for students interested in juvenile law to engage in direct representation of children under the supervision of the clinical faculty member. In addition, the Center through its faculty and students, engages in children’s rights advocacy projects, including providing trainings to relevant stakeholders, disseminating information on best practices in children’s representation, and identifying, drafting, and advocating for progressive children’s rights legislation.   

The Director’s duties include case selection and clinic design, supervising direct representation and assessing Clinic students, teaching a weekly skills development seminar for Clinic students, engaging in community education, and directing system reform efforts. There may also be opportunities to teach non-clinical courses and engage in scholarship.

Hiring Announcement: Drake Law School (Entry Level and Lateral)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/PROFESSOR OF LAW

Drake University Law School invites applications from entry level and lateral candidates for a tenure-track or tenured Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law position beginning in the 2021-22 academic year.  We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated interest or experience in Contracts, Sales, Tax, Intellectual Property, and Family Law. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree (or the equivalent) and should have a record of academic excellence, substantial academic or practice experience, and a passion for teaching. Appointment rank will be determined commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Drake University Law School sustains a vibrant intellectual culture, and Des Moines has been recognized as the Best Place to Live (US News), the Best Place for Young Professionals (Forbes), and as the #1 Best U.S. City for Business (MarketWatch). The Law School features innovative and nationally recognized programs in agricultural law, constitutional law, legal research and writing, and practical training.

Drake University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the nation’s diversity.  No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status. Diversity is one of Drake’s core values and applicants need to demonstrate an ability to work with individuals and groups of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability, and/or ethnic backgrounds.

Confidential review of applications will begin immediately. Applications (including a letter of interest, a complete CV, teaching evaluations (if available), a diversity statement, and the names and addresses of at least three references) should be sent to Professor Ellen Yee, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, Drake University Law School, 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311 or e-mail: ellen.yee@drake.edu

Hiring Announcement: Drake Law School (Technology Law)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW

 

Drake University invites applications from entry level and lateral candidates for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Law position beginning in the 2021-22 academic year.  We are interested in candidates with demonstrated interest or experience in Technology Law. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree (or the equivalent) and should have a record of academic excellence, substantial academic or practice experience, and a passion for teaching. Appointment rank will be determined commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

In addition to service and scholarship, this position involves teaching courses such as Legal/Ethical Issues in Technology, Technology Law, Privacy Law, and related areas in both the Law School and the College of Arts & Sciences as well as advising law and undergraduate students and serving as a University resource on technology legal issues.

Hiring Announcement: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

From an email message that I received in recent days:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law seeks two Assistant Professors to teach in our autonomous Research, Writing and Analysis (RWA) program.  We encourage applications from entry-level candidates.  This is a full-time, tenure-track position. Each successful candidate will teach two sections of first-year RWA, which is a six-credit, two-semester course sequence. The positions are available beginning August 2021. 

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure.  Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.  For more information about Bowen, visit https://ualr.edu/law/.

Additional information about this position and application requirements are available at https://ualr.peopleadmin.com/postings/9534, or at the Jobs link on the UA Little Rock Human Resources website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/.  The Law School cannot consider incomplete applications.

Univeristy of Iowa Hiring Announcement

The University of Iowa College of Law

Faculty Hiring Announcement

The University of Iowa College of Law anticipates hiring one to two entry-level or lateral faculty members in the following areas: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, and Environmental Law & Natural Resources. Secondarily, we are also interested in outstanding candidates in a variety of other areas.

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, candidates should apply either through the AALS Faculty Recruitment Services or submit a letter of interest, CV, a list of three references, and a law school transcript through Jobs@UIOWA, https://jobs.uiowa.edu, refer to Requisition #73983.  The University of Iowa College of Law is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Candidates who can contribute to these goals are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For questions, please contact Faculty Appointments Committee at: LawMail-FAC@iowa.uiowa.edu.

Hiring Announcement: Campbell University School of Law

From an email message that I received earlier today:

CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for up to three Faculty Positions to begin in August 2021.  Primary areas of interest are: property law; wills, trusts, and estates; tax; civil procedure; corporate finance; and health law.  Other areas of interest include: mergers and acquisitions; securities regulation; law and technology; environmental law; and conflicts of law.  The position(s) will be full-time, tenure track appointment(s).  All applicants should have excellent academic credentials and demonstrated skill in teaching and mentoring students.  We welcome applications from candidates whose background will contribute to excellence through institutional diversity.  Cover letters must explain how the candidate is able and willing to support each of the five distinctives set forth below.  Candidates should be prepared to discuss and demonstrate their approach to remote-teaching. Designation of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor title commensurate with experience.

Hiring Announcement: Temple University Beasley School of Law

From an email message that I received in recent days:

Temple University Beasley School of Law is seeking to fill two faculty positions beginning in fall 2021. The first is for the newly established Robert Reinstein Chair. This is a senior-level position for which we will consider tenured, established scholars. The second is an entry-level or junior lateral position. For both positions, we are prioritizing those with teaching experience or interests in constitutional law, torts, family law, evidence, and race and the law. Potential candidates for either position are encouraged to contact committee co-chairs Peter Spiro and Kristen Murray at lawfsc@temple.edu. Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Hiring Announcement: Temple University Beasley School of Law (LRW)

From an email message that I received in recent days:

The Temple University Beasley School of Law solicits applications for a non-tenure track professor of legal research and writing (LRW). Temple’s LRW Program is highly-regarded and nationally ranked, and offers its professors participation in faculty governance, funding for professional development and conferences, and summer grants and other support for the production of scholarship. LRW faculty teach a two-semester first-year course integrating legal research, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills. Each faculty member is responsible for one section of the LRW course with approximately 30-35 students, as well as teaching an upper level seminar.  The LRW Program has no director, and faculty have a great deal of curricular freedom, centered around a set of shared goals for the program.  

The minimum qualifications for the position are a J.D., an excellent academic record, law practice experience, and a strong commitment to excellent teaching and to producing high-quality legal scholarship. Demonstrated excellence in LRW teaching and published scholarship are beneficial but not required.

To apply, please send the following to Professor Kristen Murray at kristen.murray@temple.edu: 1) a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications; 2) a writing sample; and 3) a resume or c.v. 

Hiring Announcement: Tulane University Law School

From an email message that I recently received:

Tulane University Law School invites applications from entry-level or pre-tenure lateral candidates for a tenure-track position to teach criminal law. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates whose research and teaching interests include such topics as race and the law, critical race theory, and related criminal justice topics including social movements in criminal law (including Black Lives Matter), prisons and prison abolition, mass incarceration, and policing. The appointments committee especially invites applications from candidates who will enhance the diversity of the law faculty.

Tulane University Law School enjoys a strong international reputation, with specialized programs in maritime law, international and comparative law, civil law, environmental law, and sports law. Tulane University has a student body of approximately 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 140,000 alumni, and an approximate annual operating budget of $1.1 billion. It is home to 10 schools and colleges, and offers degrees in architecture, business, law, liberal arts and sciences, social work, medicine, as well as public health and tropical medicine.

Applications should be sent to:

Professor Martin Davies
Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee
Tulane University School of Law
6329 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70118

mdavies@tulane.edu

Oklahoma City Law Seeks Permanent or Visiting Faculty

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OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for entry level or junior lateral candidates for one tenure-track position or a clinical professor of law or a podium visitors to begin as soon as practicable. The Law School seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Candidates should have an excellent academic background, demonstrated potential to be a productive scholar, the commitment to become an engaged classroom teacher, and a commitment to Cultural Competence, understanding implicit bias, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as these concepts relate to legal instruction. In addition candidates should be willing to serve as a mentor or role model for ethnically and racially diverse students. We welcome applications from candidates interested in all areas of law.

Oklahoma City University School of Law is located in downtown Oklahoma City and is deeply engaged in the legal, business, and governmental communities. Oklahoma City was named “America’s Most Livable Community” last year and is consistently ranked among the most affordable and prosperous cities, among the top cities for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and among the best run large cities.

Oklahoma City University is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the values and goals of diversity. The School of Law aspires to be a leader among our peer institutions in making meaningful and lasting progress in the area of social justice and in responding to the needs and concerns of an increasingly diverse population. In an effort to enrich our academic environment and to provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the Law School actively encourages applications from members of all ethnic and racial groups historically underrepresented in the teaching and practice of law. For the university’s complete nondiscrimination policy, please see https://www.okcu.edu/admin/hr/policies/general/nondiscrimination-policy-equity-resolution-process/nondiscrimination-policy/.

Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Applications should be submitted online at https://www.okcu.edu/admin/hr/careers/ . Please direct inquiries to Professor Danné L. Johnson, Oklahoma City University School of Law, 800 N. Harvey Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102, djohnson@okcu.edu 405-208-5861.

Hiring Announcement: Loyola University School of Law (Director of Regulatory Compliance Studies)

From an email message that I received recently:

Director of Regulatory Compliance

Overview:

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is conducting a search for a Director of Regulatory Compliance Studies, a three-year, non-tenure track, renewable contract position within the Department of Graduate and Online Learning. 

Job Responsibilities:

The Director of Regulatory Compliance Studies will oversee all compliance initiatives conducted for both online and campus students.  Key responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Teach online and campus compliance courses.
• Organize the collection of courses for the compliance concentration; spearhead review of existing courses and detail additional topics and new offerings.
• Develop new and expanded compliance course offerings.
• Represent Loyola at professional meetings, including securing speaking opportunities at national conferences attended by compliance professionals and those seeking entry into the profession.
• Conduct outreach to the compliance industry across fields (corporate, health law, life sciences, privacy) through involvement in industry trade groups, offering online courses devoted to this industry.
• Serve as Faculty Advisor to the student edited Journal of Regulatory Compliance, which publishes two issues a year and maintains an online blog.
• Develop annual compliance symposium event.
• Author and publish articles in the academic, professional association and trade literature on compliance-related topics.
• Provide career counseling to online and campus students interested in compliance careers.
• Counsel students on the compliance certification process.

 

Hiring Announcement: Loyola University Chicago School of Law (Maywood Faculty Fellow)

From an email message that I received recently:

Job Title:                    Post Graduate Faculty Fellow, MLP Maywood (Attorney)

Description, Duties, and Responsibilities:

The Health Justice Project (HJP) is medical-legal partnership (MLP) clinic housed in the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. The HJP partners with health care providers and legal aid attorneys to address the health harming legal needs of vulnerable patients in the Chicago area while educating law students in legal practice and interprofessional collaboration. The HJP provides direct client representation and policy advocacy to improve access to health care and healthy housing and to support people living with disabilities.

The MLP Maywood Post Graduate Fellow will work within the HJP to develop a new MLP in Maywood, Illinois in collaboration with Loyola University Medical Center and Loyola University’s Stritch School of Medicine.  The Fellow will develop relationships with the Loyola Medicine Community Health & Well-Being staff, health science faculty, and health care providers at the Maywood Family Health Center; engage in outreach and training for health care providers, students, and patients; develop internal and external resources and materials; establish referral and information exchange protocols; and provide direct service representation and policy advocacy to low income patients and their community.  The Fellow will also work in collaboration with faculty, students, and volunteers from law, social work, medicine, nursing and public health to develop volunteer and curricular learning opportunities for students engaging in interprofessional practice.

The ideal applicant has legal practice experience in an MLP or other public interest law setting, has experience collaborating across professions, is an excellent public speaker and writer, is licensed in Illinois (or bar eligible) and has experience in one or more of the following areas of law: public benefits, disability, housing, advance care planning, guardianship, or family law. This position is a time limited two year faculty fellow position, possibly renewable dependent on ongoing funding.

UNH Law Seeks Director of Legal Residency Program

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The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (UNH Law), a national leader in practical legal education with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and quality engagement for all, seeks to hire an Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor to serve as Director of the Legal Residency Program to begin August 2020.

The legal residency program is a foundation of the practical legal training at UNH Law. The program allows students to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world legal setting by working under the supervision of attorneys or other professionals. Through this experience, students build skills, characteristics, and competencies essential to success.

The Director is a full-time member of the law faculty who participates in faculty governance. The position demands administrative and communication skills necessary to run and promote a program that involves numerous constituents, including alumni, students, judges, lawyers, and other professional practitioners.

Essential Job Functions:
• Developing and maintaining high quality legal residency field placements meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Creating curriculum for and teaching a companion legal residency course in compliance with ABA Standard 304.
• Communicating with and advising students about legal residency placements.
• Assisting students in securing legal residency placements in all types of legal practice.
• Mentoring students during their legal residencies as they develop professional identities and lawyering skills.
• Cultivating and managing relationships with existing and potential legal residency placements and supervisors including regular communications with the bar and bench.

Western Michigan - Cooley Law (Tampa) Seeks Visitor

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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School’s Tampa Bay, Florida campus invites applications for a full-time Visiting Professor for fall 2020. This is a one-year position. We are interested in hiring a professor who teaches two or more of these courses: Tax, Wills, Business Organizations, and Property. Relevant experience in teaching and practicing in these areas of law is preferred as well as a willingness and ability to engage in innovative teaching methods. Candidates must be committed to teaching excellence. Applicants must possess a J.D. with an excellent academic record. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The mission of WMU Cooley Law School is to prepare its graduates for entry into the legal profession through an integrated program with practical legal scholarship as its guiding principle and focus. This mission includes providing broad access to those who seek the opportunity to study law, while requiring that those to whom that opportunity is offered meet WMU Cooley's rigorous academic standards. For more information about the law school, please go to www.cooley.edu.

Applications (electronic preferred) should include cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. The cover letter should identify both the subjects an applicant is qualified to teach and the applicant's relevant experience in those subjects. Please e-mail these materials to hr@cooley.edu with “Tampa Bay Faculty” in the subject line. Paper applications are also accepted at Human Resources, WMU Cooley Law School, 300 S. Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933. Applications will be accepted through Monday, May 11, 2020. WMU Cooley Law School is a national leader in minority enrollment, values diversity in the legal profession, and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage members of minority communities to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

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

From an email message that I recently received:

Faculty Position – New England Law Teaching Fellow

New England Law | Boston is currently accepting applications for the position of New England Law Teaching Fellow. This fellowship is a two-year appointment beginning August 1, 2020.

Through this fellowship, New England Law seeks to provide opportunities for aspiring law teachers to gain significant experience teaching law classes and engaging in scholarly activities. Fellows will teach three courses each year, one or two of which will be core courses. The fellow will receive mentoring and guidance in teaching, research, and scholarship from New England Law faculty and participate in all aspects of the New England Law community. The fellow is expected to be in residence for both academic years of the fellowship.

New England Law is seeking applicants with a J.D. degree and at least three years of significant post-graduate legal experience and strong potential for teaching, research, and scholarship. The compensation for this fellowship includes salary at a beginning level and the New England Law employee benefits package.

South Carolina Law Seeks Contracts Visitor

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The University of South Carolina School of Law is seeking applications for a visiting professor to teach Contracts and other related business courses in the Fall 2020 semester. Candidates should have a juris doctorate degree and a record of excellence as a teacher and scholar. Interested persons are encouraged to send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Associate Dean Eboni Nelson at nelsones@law.sc.edu by April 27, 2020.

Idaho Law Seeks Visitors for Boise Campus

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The University of Idaho College of Law seeks entry-level or experienced faculty members interested in serving as a full-time, temporary faculty member for the 2020-2021 academic year to direct the College’s Entrepreneurship Law Clinic at its Boise location. The Entrepreneurship Law Clinic is devoted to outreach to the startup and small business community in Idaho. For more information and to apply, go here: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/28557 

The University of Idaho College of Law also seeks entry-level or experienced faculty members interested in serving as a full-time, temporary faculty member for the 2020-2021 academic year to teach first-year Contracts and several Intellectual Property Law courses (potentially including Introduction to Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks & Trade Dress, Patents, Internet Law, and/or Antitrust). For more information and to apply, go here: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/28556 

Questions can be directed to Associate Dean Wendy Couture at wgcouture@uidaho.edu.

Hiring Announcement: Chicago-Kent College of Law

From an email message that I received earlier today:

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology invites nominations and applications for Co-director/Director of the Institute for Law and the Workplace (ILW) and Professor of Law. ILW is a national center for research, training, dialogue, and reflection on the law that governs the workplace, and it serves as an intellectual home for the labor and employment law community, both in the Chicago area and nationwide. ILW includes a certificate program for J.D. students in labor and employment law, a program of conferences, lectures, and other events, and two journals on labor and employment law.