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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.

Pace Law School Faculty Hiring

Pace Law School is planning to make two hires, each to begin in Fall 2023: one tenure-track hire and one VAP.  Details below.

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Faculty Hiring Announcement

Tenure Track Professor

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, located just outside of New York City in White Plains, New York, expects to hire one or more full-time law professors to join our faculty beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. We welcome candidates in any field, and have a particular need in Business Law.  We seek candidates with valuable professional and/or scholarly experience, a distinguished academic record, and a record of, or great potential for, scholarly    achievement and exemplary teaching.  We welcome applications from both entry-level and junior lateral candidates.

Part of Pace University, a private university with campuses in Manhattan and Westchester County, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law is centrally located within the New York metropolitan area.  Haub Law is home to the New York State Judicial Institute, seven clinics, an extensive externship program, and an engaged faculty, making the school a central part of the New York State and New York City legal communities. Haub Law is also home to the nation’s #1 ranked environmental law program as well as top-ranked dispute resolution and trial advocacy programs.

Haub Law is committed to achieving equal opportunity in all aspects of University life, increasing the diversity of the campus community, and creating a more just, equitable, and inclusive institution.  Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity, are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. 

Interested candidates should apply via the following link: https://careers.pace.edu/postings/20361  The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and list of at least three references, and be addressed to Professor Randolph McLaughlin (RMcLaughlin@law.pace.edu), chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee.

Visiting Assistant Professor

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in New York seeks to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) for the academic year 2023-2024, or to start in January of 2023. The VAP will hold a one-year appointment (18 months if beginning in January of 2023), and that appointment shall be presumptively renewable for a second one-year term. The appointment is designed to mentor and train future law professors and prepare them for the law school teaching market. Pace Law is committed to increasing the diversity of the legal academy; for this position, we are seeking candidates who are interested in teaching and scholarship in any area of law.

The VAP will have a teaching load of one course per semester and the opportunity to focus on scholarly research and writing. The VAP will receive the same office and administrative support as other faculty members, is invited to participate fully in faculty activities, and will receive a small travel and research fund. The VAP will receive feedback and mentoring from faculty members and will present a work-in-progress to the faculty at our weekly scholarly colloquium.

Applicants for the Visiting Assistant Professor position should submit:

• • Cover letter (discussing qualifications and interests)
  • Curriculum Vitae (that lists three references and law school courses the candidate would be interested in teaching)
  • Law school transcript
  • One published scholarly article or an unpublished paper draft or prospectus that reflects the candidate’s scholarly interests and potential

Part of Pace University, a private university in Manhattan, The Elisabeth Haub School of Law is located in White Plains, New York, just a short train ride from city. Haub Law is home to the New York State Judicial Institute, seven clinics, an extensive externship program, and an engaged faculty, making the school a central part of the New York State and New York City Legal communities. Haub Law is also home to the nation’s #1 ranked environmental law program as well as top-ranked Dispute Resolution and trial advocacy programs.

Haub Law is committed to equity, justice, inclusion, belonging, and diversity in all its forms – race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, socioeconomic status, religion, abilities, and more. We actively seek to create a community that is inclusive and welcoming through inclusive policies, practices, and programming. We value and celebrate our diverse community as we endeavor to create a more just world. We seek to hire faculty, including visiting faculty, who will actively contribute to these efforts.

Interested candidates should apply via the following link: https://careers.pace.edu/postings/19801  The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and list of at least three references, and be addressed to Professor Randolph McLaughlin (RMcLaughlin@law.pace.edu), chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee.

UC Davis School of Law Seeks Entry and Lateral Faculty

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University of California, Davis School of Law invites applications from both entry-level and experienced candidates for possibly several positions to begin July 1, 2023. Our hiring goals are flexible, but we have especially strong teaching needs in intellectual property, evidence, and international law, in addition to classes in the first- year curriculum. We seek candidates with scholarly distinction or promise, as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates must hold a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree by the date of their application. All candidates must apply through the UC Recruit system at the following link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05036.

For full consideration, applicants should apply by September 1, 2022, although we recommend that you submit your materials at your earliest convenience. We require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, writing sample, as well as teaching evaluations and/or transcripts and contact information for three references. Candidates must also include a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Information about the Statement can be found at http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/diversity/equity_inclusion/diversity_statements_writing.html. Please note that we may require further documentation at a future date, including, but not limited to, letters of recommendation, which will be treated as confidential under University of California Policy and California state law.

Please direct questions to Professor Brian Soucek, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, by email at facultyappointments@law.ucdavis.edu. Inquiries about visiting positions should be submitted to Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Afra Afsharipour, also at facultyappointments@law.ucdavis.edu.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy, available at http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. 

Oklahoma Law Seeks Entry and Lateral Faculty

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The University of Oklahoma College of Law seeks outstanding applicants, entry-level or lateral, for up to three full-time tenure-track positions beginning fall 2023. We welcome candidates in all subject areas, with particular interest in filling curricular needs in tax, patents, wills & trusts, evidence, civil procedure, antitrust, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). 

OU Law is a high-quality, affordable, and forward-looking institution committed to developing a socially-involved and inclusive legal profession. We boast world-class facilities and a diverse student body. Our strong national reputation is buttressed by a commitment to attracting and supporting excellent faculty with summer research grants, publication placement bonuses, course reductions based on productivity, and an extraordinary number of endowed positions.

Our law school sits on the main OU campus in Norman, a university town alive with entertainment, arts, food, and sports. A perennial “best place to live,” Norman has excellent public schools and low cost-of-living. Neighboring Oklahoma City features a dynamic economy, outstanding cultural venues, and a major airport. Visit http://www.ou.edu/flipbook and http://soonerway.ou.edu for more information.

Qualifications

 Must have a J.D. or equivalent academic degree.

1. Must have strong academic credentials.
2. Must have a commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrably outstanding potential for scholarship.

Application Instructions

 To apply, please submit a CV and job-talk paper to oulawhiring@ou.edu. Cover letter optional. If selected for an interview, teaching evaluations will be requested if available. Application review will begin immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

 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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

Illinois Law Seeks Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty

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THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for positions on the tenured/tenure-track faculty to begin in August 2023. The College has particular interests in hiring in the areas of constitutional and tax law but welcomes applications from scholars in all subject areas of the law.

The University of Illinois offers a distinguished and collegial law school community in the setting of a premier research university, affording opportunities for cutting-edge legal scholarship and innovative interdisciplinary work. Champaign-Urbana is a vibrant college town with an exceptional quality of life. 

These positions are full-time, nine-month, tenured or tenure-track positions. The University of Illinois offers an outstanding and comprehensive benefit package. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants must have a J.D. or Ph.D. or their equivalent, a strong academic record, and a record of scholarly distinction or great scholarly promise. 

For full consideration, please use the AALS FAR website https://www.aals.org/services/recruitment/far/ (preferred) or create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu  and upload the following required documents: Curriculum Vitae, sample publications, and contact information of four references (name, telephone number and email address) by September 10, 2022. For assistance with the application process, contact Tish Lehigh at lehigh@illinois.edu.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

UC Hastings Seeks Business and Con Law Entry and Lateral Faculty

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The University of California Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco seeks to hire two entry-level or lateral tenure-track faculty members. One of the lines is for a constitutional law scholar who can teach Constitutional Law. The other line is for a business law scholar who can teach upper division business classes such as Business Associations.

Candidates should send a cv, statement of research and teaching interests, and representative publications in .pdf format to Professor Ben Depoorter Appointments Committee Chair (appointments2022@uchastings.edu), with the subject heading “Faculty Position.”

We seek innovative and productive scholars and devoted teachers who will be role models for our students. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to our vibrant and diverse community of interdisciplinary scholars. Applicants should have a serious interest in UC Hastings and living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Wisconsin Law Seeks Family Legal Advocacy & Supports Clinical Instructor

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The University of Wisconsin Law School is recruiting for a Clinical Instructor with our Family Legal Advocacy and Supports Legal Clinic (FLASC).

This position will screen requests for assistance from community partners, teach students family law and lawyering skills, manage case work, and supervise clinic students, meeting regularly as they handle cases. If you would enjoy mentoring future lawyers and addressing civil legal needs of underserved citizens, please review the full position description on how to apply:

https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/513911/family-legal-advocacy-supports-clinical-instructor

Full consideration date of June 19^th, 2022, but open until filled.

Review all open UW Law School positions at:  https://law.wisc.edu/about/employment.html

Cardozo Law Seeks Entry and Lateral Faculty

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The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for a full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty position with an expected start date of July 1, 2023. We welcome applications from candidates across all areas of law, although subject areas of particular interest include courses taught in the first year (with particular needs in constitutional law, criminal law, and torts), copyright, evidence, and courses that center race and the law.

Cardozo Law is interested in lateral candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence by providing leadership in teaching, research and service.  The Law School is interested in entry-level candidates who can demonstrate a strong potential for excellence in teaching, research and service.  All candidates should be committed to building an equitable and diverse scholarly and educational environment.

Entry level candidates should apply through the Faculty Appointments Register administered by the Association of American Law Schools.  Lateral candidates should apply by sending a cover letter, updated curriculum vitae, and list of at least three references by email to Professor Alex Reinert, Appointments Committee Chair (areinert@yu.edu). Other members of the Committee are: Myriam Gilles (gilles@yu.edu); Kathryn Miller (Kathryn.miller@yu.edu); Jessica Roth (jroth1@yu.edu); and Tony Sebok (sebok@yu.edu).  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Cardozo Law values diversity and aims to build a team with a multiplicity of backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences that inform and strengthen our work. The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Willamette Law seeks faculty

Entry-Level and Junior Lateral Tenure-Track Positions

Willamette University College of Law invites applications for three full-time, tenure-track faculty positions beginning in the fall of 2023.  The College of Law is located in Salem, Oregon, steps away from the Oregon State Capitol and a short distance from the Portland metro area, the mountains, and the coast.  We welcome applications from candidates in all subject areas, and we especially welcome candidates interested in teaching courses in Evidence, Criminal Law & Procedure, Business Law, Commercial Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Professional Responsibility, Lawyering, and Environmental Law. 

Applicants must possess strong professional credentials and a proven ability to produce thoughtful scholarship, as well as the skills necessary to communicate their expertise to colleagues and their students. Additionally, the College of Law has been a leader in the national movement in conversations around alternatives to the traditional bar exam. This January, the Oregon Supreme Court approved in concept two new attorney licensure pathways, including a curriculum-based experiential pathway. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a demonstrated interest in experiential education or an interest in developing simulation-based courses. 

Willamette University is committed to the academic excellence and rich and rewarding communities that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body brings.  We welcome candidates whose work furthers equity and diversity and who bring to campus a commitment to sharing varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.  Applicants demonstrating these qualifications are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please submit your materials electronically to the attention of Professor Andrew Gilden, Chair, Appointments Committee, at the Willamette University Jobs website.  You may also contact Professor Gilden with questions at agilden@willamette.edu.  Please include a CV, letter of interest, and a list of at least three references.  Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. 

W&L School of Law Seeks Writing Faculty

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We are pleased to announce that W&L School of Law is hiring a Professor of Practice to join our faculty and teach legal writing in the fall 2022. This professor will teach two sections of the year-long 1L Legal Writing course and has the opportunity to teach an upper-level course based on interest and expertise.  

If you would like additional information about the position, or to hear more about the program, please feel free to reach out to us:

Heather Kolinsky: hkolinsky@wlu.edu  

Allison Weiss: aweiss@wlu.edu  

The job description and link to apply can be found at: https://apply.interfolio.com/107216.

Drexel Kline Law Seeks Law & Technology Postdoctoral Fellow

The Drexel University Kline School of Law’s Center for Law and Transformational Technology invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellow, beginning September 1, 2022, with an emphasis on sociotechnical research in the areas of law, regulation, and governance at the intersection of law and technology, and the development of new technologies. Applicants from all disciplines and methodological approaches are welcome to apply.

The Center for Law and Transformational Technology was created in 2021 with a seed grant from the Green Family Foundation to bring together key stakeholders, including legal and technological scholars, industry leaders, activists, regulators, and other experts from across the country and the world. The Center supports concrete efforts to gauge the legal impact of transformational technology, promote critical conversations about the role of law in technological change and bring legal experts into interdisciplinary conversations with researchers and developers at all stages of design and development. Working across industries, the Center helps educate lawyers to play a positive role navigating a technological landscape we cannot yet imagine. By facilitating international and multi-disciplinary partnerships, the Center seeks to contribute to a future in which technology moves forward hand-in-hand with society.

The Fellow will also have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and participate in workshops and symposia from across the University. Situated in the heart of Philadelphia, Kline Law and the Center for Law and Transformational Technology offer exciting opportunities to engage with the region’s intellectual and innovation communities.

The Fellow will work with law faculty and faculty in cognate disciplines who work with the Center. The Fellow is expected to conduct original research, teach at least one class each year (for JD students or undergraduates studying in the Law School’s newly established B.A. in Law program), and support Center activities including symposia, outreach to scholars in varied disciplines, and a student research fellow program. The Fellow is expected to participate fully in the intellectual life of the Center and of Kline Law.

The successful candidate will have obtained a Ph.D in a related field, a JD or an SJD.  Applicants should have experience and an active scholarly agenda centering on the intersection of regulation, law and/or governance with respect to emerging technologies. Preference will be given to applicants who have published in this field. 

Details and application instructions are here. 

Touro Law Seeks Legal Research and Writing Faculty

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The Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for an appointment to its Legal Process (Legal Research and Writing) faculty starting in August 2022. Legal Process is a six-credit, first-year course. Students receive three credits in the fall semester and three credits in the spring semester. In addition to the standard focus on predictive writing in the fall and persuasive writing in the spring, students are introduced to client interviewing. They are also introduced to client counseling and/or negotiation.

After two successive one-year contracts, Legal Process professors can apply for presumptively renewable three-year contracts. Following a successful three-year contract, LP professors with a record of scholarly publications and/or substantial service outside of the law school may apply for renewable five-year contracts. Legal Process is a directorless program; professors enjoy the same level of autonomy as the doctrinal faculty, as well as the same access to travel, scholarship, and other professional development funds.

Legal Process professors are involved in all aspects of law school life, including chairing and serving on major committees and serving as advisors to student organizations. Legal Process professors attend faculty meetings and vote on all matters other than tenure, promotion, and retention.

A candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and a commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students. We look for innovative faculty with a preference for both practice and teaching experience. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to service to legal education and to the wider community as well as a desire to engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center. With one of the most diverse student bodies in the country, Touro Law Center is dedicated to the aims of diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Applicants are expected to be willing and capable of teaching in-person and remotely, and familiar with best practices in both modalities.

 

Barry Law Seeks Tenure-Track and Visiting Faculty

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Barry University School of Law is seeking to fill one or more full-time, tenure-track and visiting faculty positions beginning in the Fall 2022 semester. Areas of particular interest include Civil Procedure, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Family Law, Professional Responsibility, Property, Tax, Torts, and Wills, Trusts, & Estates. Candidates with a focus in other doctrinal areas may also be considered.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit application materials through the appropriate link below. Questions may be directed to Wes Henricksen, Associate Professor of Law, at whenricksen@barry.edu.

To apply for a tenure-track faculty position, please use the tenure-track faculty application link.

To apply for a visiting faculty position, please use the visiting faculty application link. 

Idaho Law Seeks Visiting Professors

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The University of Idaho College of Law is seeking visiting faculty for next academic year at both of its campuses (in Moscow, Idaho and in Boise, Idaho) in a variety of subject matters. Moscow is the quintessential college town, located in northern Idaho, surrounded by nature’s beauty with unlimited outdoor activities. Boise, the state capital, is the economic and governmental center of Idaho. Boise has been named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live and is presently the fastest growing city in the United States. Established in 1909, the University of Idaho College of Law is the sole law school in the state.

We appreciate that most faculty are already committed for the fall, but we would appreciate it if you would share these postings with colleagues who might be interested and available. In addition, we welcome applications from entry-level faculty candidates who might want to gain this experience.

Candidates should apply via the below postings. Please direct any questions to me at wgcouture@uidaho.edu and my fellow Associate Dean Rich Seamon at richard@uidaho.edu.

At our Moscow campus (Business Associations, Contracts, Property, Torts):  

The University of Idaho College of Law seeks up to three entry-level or experienced faculty members interested in serving as full-time, temporary faculty members for the Fall 2022 semester at our Moscow campus. The College of law is particularly interested in candidates to teach the following courses: Business Associations, Contracts, Property, and Torts. Other possible courses include, but are not limited to, Bankruptcy, Energy Law, Environmental Law, Sales, and Public Lands and Natural Resources Law.

Moscow Posting: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/35675

At our Boise campus (Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law):

The University of Idaho College of Law seeks up to two entry-level or experienced faculty members interested in serving as full-time, temporary faculty members for the 2022-2023 academic year at our Boise campus. The College of Law is particularly interested in candidates to teach the following courses: Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure: Investigations, Constitutional Law II (individual rights and liberties), and Advanced Criminal Procedure: Adjudications.

Boise Posting: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/35676

UCLA Law Seeks LRW Faculty

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UCLA School of Law is seeking a full-time lecturer to teach two sections of the first-year J.D. course in Legal Research and Writing. The opening is for the 2022-23 academic year. The appointment will be effective July 1, 2022.

The job announcement can be found here.

UMass Law Seeks Visiting Professor for Civ Pro

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The University of Massachusetts School of Law is hiring a visiting professor for to teach Civil Procedure for the 2022-23 academic year. There may also be an opportunity to teach an elective course in the fall depending on the candidate’s experience. 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to Shaun Spencer at sspencer1@umassd.edu. If there are any questions before applying, contact Shaun at (508) 985-1192.

St. Thomas School of Law (MN) Seeks Visiting Professor for Torts

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The University of St. Thomas School of Law (MN) seeks to hire a visiting professor for Fall 2022 to teach Torts. The ideal candidate would have experience teaching Torts and be able to teach two sections of Torts in the fall term, due to leadership changes at the school. Torts is a 4 credit, fall-only 1L class. Courses will be taught fully in-person, unless the public health situation changes significantly.

 We would consider a full year visit for 22-23 (courses in spring term TBD based on the visitor’s expertise) and would also consider a visitor who can teach one section of Torts plus another course in an area of expertise. Please send inquiries and statements of interest to Joel Nichols, incoming Interim Dean, at joel.nichols@stthomas.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Creighton Law Seeks Legal Research & Writing VAP

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Creighton University School of Law invites applicants for a visiting assistant professor position to teach in the Law School’s legal research and writing program.  The visitor position is a two-year, full-time position. The position would begin on July 1, 2022, and end on June 30, 2024. The visitor would teach two courses each semester in Creighton’s LRW program. Creighton University School of Law, located in Omaha, Nebraska, was founded in 1904, not just to prepare lawyers but to develop leaders with a commitment to social justice. The law school is rooted in the Jesuit Catholic tradition of educating the whole person and empowers its graduates to find their place in the world, so that they contribute to the greater good through leadership and service. Applicants for this visiting assistant professor position must possess a J.D. degree, along with a strong academic record and exceptional legal research and writing skills, and they must be dedicated to creating an inclusive experience for the diverse set of students they will teach to foster each student’s learning, development, and decision making. Applicants should have two or more years of experience in teaching, a clerkship, and/or in law practice. Applicants should be aware that the position is for a fixed term of two years. It is possible the Law School will hire a permanent faculty member to teach in the legal writing program in future years. An individual in the visitor position will be eligible to apply for any permanent position advertised during or after the period of their visit. The position is benefits-eligible and offers a competitive compensation package. Qualifications: Applicants for this visiting assistant professor position must possess a J.D. degree, along with a strong academic record and exceptional legal research and writing skills, and they must be dedicated to creating an inclusive experience for the diverse set of students they will teach to foster each student’s learning, development, and decision making. Applicants should have two or more years of experience in teaching, a clerkship, and/or in law practice. The full hiring announcement, all disclosures and requirements, and online application portal are available here.  Please direct all enquires to Dean Joshua P. Fershée.

Memphis Law Seeks Crim Pro Visitor for Fall 2022

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Memphis Law seeks a Fall 2022 visitor to teach Criminal Procedure and another course.   Interested individuals should contact Jodi Wilson at jlwlson2@memphis.edu.   

Washington University in St. Louis Law Seeks Visiting Contracts Faculty

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Washington University School of Law in St. Louis is seeking applications for a visiting faculty position for the spring 2023 semester to teach contracts in the first-year curriculum, as well as a second course in an upper-level subject that matches with the visitor’s interests and the school’s needs.  Experience teaching first-year contracts is essential.  As currently planned, this position will be in-person.

Application materials should include a CV with references, and recent course evaluations. Materials should be sent to lawvisiting@wustl.edu.

For further information, please contact Vice Dean Peggie Smith at prsmith@wustl.edu.  There is no deadline but review of applications will begin immediately.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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.

Chicago-Kent Law seeks Legal Writing VAP

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IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law invites applications for a visiting assistant professor (VAP) appointment to teach legal writing in its J.D. program starting in the fall of 2022. The professor will teach (1) one section each (approximately 30-32 students) of Legal Writing I, a 3-credit course taught in the fall semester that meets 4 hours per week, and (2) Legal Writing II, a 2-credit course taught in the spring semester that meets 3 hours per week. Both courses meet twice weekly. The professor may also teach one additional course, depending on curricular needs and the professor’s interest. Chicago-Kent’s nationally recognized legal writing program combines long-term legal writing professors with visiting assistant professors who are at Chicago-Kent for 1 to 4 years. This announcement is for a visiting assistant professor position.

Term: A candidate hired as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Legal Writing will receive a one- year contract that may be renewed for an additional year (or more, up to a total of four years, but more typically two or three years).

Qualifications: Candidates should have strong academic records (including a J.D. or its equivalent) and, ideally, some experience in American law practice or a judicial clerkship. Candidates must have received their J.D. degree by 2019 or earlier. The VAP position at Chicago- Kent is especially suitable for professors who ultimately seek a tenure-track position at another law school and who hope to pursue the writing of scholarship during their time as a VAP.

Equal opportunity: Chicago-Kent is an equal opportunity employer. Since our founding as a law school serving Chicago’s immigrant and working-class communities, we have been committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and fostering the inclusion of underrepresented groups in the legal profession. We accepted women and students of color from our inception, graduating our first African-American woman in 1894. Today, we continue our dedication to providing opportunities for all, regardless of age, citizenship status, class, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Chicago-Kent encourages applications from minorities and others who will contribute to the diversity of the faculty.

Locale: Chicago-Kent is in the West Loop of Chicago, a vibrant and diverse city of nearly 2.7 million people. It is home to many fine theaters, art galleries, parks, and beaches, and is famous for its many restaurants ranging from food trucks to fine dining. It hosts many professional and college sports teams. Chicago-Kent is convenient to both the “L,” Chicago’s rapid transit system, and the Metra, Chicago’s commuter rail system.

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) the names of three references, (4) a writing sample, and (5) teaching evaluations (if available) to the legal writing program’s faculty assistant, Roberta McLaurin, rmclaurin@kentlaw.iit.edu