The Faculty Lounge

Hiring Announcement: University of Wisconsin Law School (William H. Hastie Fellowship)

From an email message I received today:

The University of Wisconsin Law School invites applications for the William H. Hastie Fellowship.

For over 40 years, the Hastie Fellowship has provided a path to law teaching for candidates poised to contribute to diversity and inclusion in the legal academy. Hastie Fellows have succeeded at securing tenure-track positions at law schools throughout the country, including Columbia, UCLA, Indiana, Colorado, ASU, Texas A&M, Ohio State, UNC, Washington & Lee, UC Irvine, and USC. The Fellowship reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and especially encourages applications from candidates of color and other underrepresented communities in the legal academy.

For additional information on the program and its history, see https://www.law.wisc.edu/hastie/.

Program Overview

The term and internal sequence of the Hastie Fellowship Program are designed to accommodate the needs for intensive research and writing, participation in the hiring process of law schools, and gaining teaching experience.

Hastie Fellows will be appointed for a term of two years. During the term of the appointment, Fellows are required to be in residence in Madison with a commitment to participating fully in the life of the Law School.

The first year of the program is devoted primarily to scholarship. By the fall of the second year, Fellows should be sufficiently advanced in their research to apply to the legal teaching market. In addition to supporting Fellows on the teaching market, the second year of the program focuses on teaching experience and publication of the Fellow’s research.

Compensation and Support

The Hastie Fellowship provides compensation of $75,000 per year along with a research support fund of $4000 per year; Fellows receive mentoring and support to devote the majority of their time to their research and writing. The Fellowship also provides mentoring and practice opportunities for interviewing on the law teaching market.

Application

To ensure full consideration, applications for Fall 2023 should be completed by March 1, 2023. Applicants should send the following items as PDF attachments to GPO@law.wisc.edu: (1) personal statement; (2) resume or curriculum vitae; (3) research proposal; (4) two or three letters of references (emailed by referrers); and (5) official electronic PDF transcripts sent directly from all higher education institutions attended. For additional details, see https://www.law.wisc.edu/hastie/apply/.

Please reach out with any questions to the Graduate Programs Office at GPO@law.wisc.edu or to BJ Ard, the current chair of the Hastie Fellowship Committee, at bj.ard@wisc.edu.

Pace Law School (Westchester, NY) Seeks Laterals

My home institution just posted a revised announcement, because our search has now broadened to include laterals:

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, located just outside of New York City in White Plains, New York, seeks 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 particular needs in Business Law, Family Law, and experiential learning. 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 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.

Applications are encouraged from people of color, individuals of varied sexual and affectional orientations, individuals who are differently-abled, veterans of the armed forces or national service, and anyone whose background and experience will contribute to the diversity of the law school. Pace is committed to achieving completely equal opportunity in all aspects of University life.

Apply via this link: https://careers.pace.edu/postings/25675

The announcement mentions Business Law and Family Law, but the Appointments Committee is opening to hearing from candidates across fields. I'd be glad for more Tax colleagues, for sure!

Hiring Announcement: New England Law | Boston (Visiting Professor of Practice)

From an email message I received today:

New England Law | Boston is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Professor of Practice for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Visiting Professors of Practice will be expected to teach four courses in the academic year, at least one of which will be a core course; and to participate in all aspects of the New England Law community, in particular programs aimed at students’ experiential and professional development. Visiting Professors of Practice are expected to be in full-time residence at New England Law.

The law school is seeking applicants with significant post-graduate legal or closely related experience at a high level and strong potential for teaching. This year, the law school is particularly interested in applications from candidates with experience and interest in teaching in the areas of real property, commercial, family, administrative, health, ethics, trusts and estates, tax, compliance and intellectual property law. Visiting Professors of Practice are not expected to produce written scholarship while at the school as part of the position, but are encouraged to participate in the scholarly life of the law school and will be supported in their scholarly endeavors consistent with other academic positions at the school should they choose to do so.  Initial appointments are for one year, beginning August 1, 2023.  

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

From an email message I received today:

New England Law | Boston is currently accepting applications for the position of New England Law Faculty Fellow. The law school anticipates hiring multiple fellows for the 2023-2024 academic year. Fellows will teach three courses in the academic year, one or two of which will be core courses. Fellows 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. Fellows will receive research support, including research and travel funds. Fellows are expected to be in full-time residence during the fellowship.

New England Law is seeking applicants with at least three years of significant post-graduate legal experience and strong potential for teaching, research, and scholarship. This year, the law school is particularly interested in applications from candidates interested in teaching any of the traditional first-year doctrinal courses, as well as intellectual property, administrative law, health law, family law, ethics, tax and/or commercial law courses. Compensation for the fellowship is an annual salary of $75,000 and the New England Law employee benefits package.  Initial fellow appointments are for one year, beginning August 1, 2023.  New England Law expects that most fellows will serve for two years and participate in the law school hiring market during the second year of the fellowship.  New England Law permits fellows to apply for positions with the school after the first year of the fellowship, including on the tenure track, should they become available.

Texas Tech School of Law Seeks Visiting Con Law/Civil Rights Faculty

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Texas Tech University School of Law invites applications from exceptional individuals to fill a visiting faculty position for either the 2024 spring semester or the 2023-24 academic year (Requisition 32154BR/Visiting Professor). The Law School has curricular needs for Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Law. Candidates must be willing to teach both of these courses if applying for the Spring 2024 semester, and related courses for the Fall 2023 semester if applying for the entire academic year.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and have a commitment to or demonstrated record of exemplary teaching, scholarly distinction, and institutional or public service.  Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation law students is highly desirable. Prior teaching experience, law practice experience, or service as a judicial clerk, is also preferred. Service to the School of Law and University is expected and may include relevant extracurricular activities. Although we recognize that external funding opportunities have traditionally been limited in legal academia, candidates who have strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding or who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply.

Texas Tech University, located in Lubbock, Texas, is a state-supported National Research University with an enrollment that exceeds 40,000 students. In addition, Texas Tech University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The law school has approximately 431 students and 38 full-time faculty members. The law school is an integral part of the University and offers 10 dual-degree programs with other Texas Tech schools and colleges. The Lubbock metropolitan area is home to over 300,000 people, enjoys affordable housing, abundant sunshine, friendly people, and offers easy access to other parts of the country. For more information, visit our website at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/law.

 

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

From an email message I received earlier today:

South Texas College of Law Houston (“STCLH”) invites applications for one or more Visiting Assistant Professor (“VAP”) positions for academic years 2023-25. The appointment as a VAP is designed as a two-year position, assuming satisfactory performance in the first year. There is a possibility for reappointment for a third year.

Our VAP program exists to help practitioners and others interested in legal teaching to develop their teaching skills and scholarship to transition to full-time academic positions. Members of minority groups and others whose backgrounds will contribute to the diversity of the faculty are especially encouraged to apply.

A VAP is eligible to teach any course offered by STCLH. The specific courses taught by a VAP are determined based on the interests and abilities of the VAP and the curricular needs of STCLH. Currently, our curricular needs include criminal law, criminal procedure, and LRW (legal research and writing). A VAP’s teaching load is normally two courses during one semester and one course during the other semester each academic year (i.e., a “2/1 load”).

Each VAP is assigned a faculty mentor who advises and assists the VAP in all aspects of teaching and scholarship to increase the VAP’s qualifications for being hired for a permanent position. VAPs are eligible and encouraged to attend and participate in faculty scholarship presentations and all other similar faculty events.

A VAP is eligible to be appointed to a permanent position on the STCLH faculty. The permanent hiring process for a VAP is the same as that for non-VAP candidates for permanent faculty positions.

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

From an email message I received earlier today:

South Texas College of Law Houston invites applications from both experienced and entry-level faculty for a full-time, tenure-track position teaching legal research and writing beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. Faculty teaching legal writing at South Texas College Houston are fully integrated tenure-track faculty members with the same benefits and scholarship and service requirements as doctrinal tenure-track professors. Legal writing faculty teach the required first-year legal writing course, which includes legal research, legal analysis, legal writing, and oral advocacy. Legal writing faculty develop assignments, meet with students individually as needed, and provide detailed feedback on students’ writing assignments. South Texas College of Law Houston has evening as well as daytime classes, so candidates should be available to teach in the evening during occasional semesters. We seek candidates with outstanding academic records who are passionate about legal writing and committed to both excellence in teaching and sustained scholarly achievement. Legal writing teaching experience is preferred but not required. Members of minority groups and others whose backgrounds will contribute to the diversity of the faculty are especially encouraged to apply.

Liberty University School of Law Seeks Faculty

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Liberty University School of Law invites applicants for a full-time associate professor in the residential Juris Doctor program.  The most competitive applicants will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and possess a strong Biblical worldview.  Additionally, faculty need to passionately support our mission to equip future leaders in law with a superior legal education in fidelity to the Christian faith expressed through the Holy Scriptures.  Liberty University School of Law is part of the broadest community in the world, namely the kingdom of God which encompasses every nation, ethnic group, and language. Accordingly, we welcome and encourage faculty candidates from across this diverse spectrum to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach first-year, upper division required, and elective classes
• Engage in scholarship
• Mentor students
• Provide timely feedback in the form of assessments, grading, and other requested formats
• Follow guidelines, policies, and procedures as outlined in the faculty handbook

 

Northern Kentucky Law Seeks Academic Success and Bar Prep Directors

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NKU-Chase is looking to hire both a Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation and an Assistant Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation. 

Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law invites applications for the position of Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2023.  This is a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-track position, with an initial one-year appointment. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 (plus benefits). 

The Director’s primary responsibility will be to help students develop the skills needed to reach their full academic potential for performance in law school and on the bar exam. Responsibilities include: (1) designing and implementing of academic support programs; (2) directing the law school’s bar exam preparation programs; and (3) teaching the law school’s academic support and bar preparation courses, along with other members of the Chase faculty. The Director will supervise and collaborate with of the Assistant Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation. Candidates must be willing to provide academic support for students in the evening division. 

 

Hiring Announcement: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

From a recent email:

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, a Jesuit institution, invites applications for a clinic faculty position focused on family law. The Law Clinic advances a dual mission of providing experiential, live-client clinical experience for law students and outstanding legal representation to underserved clients and community partners. The Clinic is dedicated to fulfilling the Jesuit Mission of pursuing justice while educating persons for others by exposing students to critical legal needs in the community. Clinic faculty must have a demonstrated commitment to justice. The Clinic serves as a large, well-respected social justice law organization within New Orleans and around the country.

Loyola Clinical Programs currently include teaching in children’s rights, criminal defense, externships, family law, immigration, special education, and workplace justice.

The successful candidate must be eligible to practice law in Louisiana. The family law clinic faculty position is expected to collaborate with clinic law professors, students, staff attorneys, and staff in developing and maintaining outstanding work in all areas of instruction and practice including but not limited to: client selection, intake, and representation. All clinic faculty report to the Dean and the Law Clinic Director.

Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Law Seeks Dean

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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the premier public research university in the State of Illinois, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Law. The University of Illinois is a major land-grant university committed to excellence in research, teaching, public engagement, and international programs. We have a long tradition of shared governance and are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The University seeks a visionary Dean dedicated to enhancing and strengthening the mission of the College and to furthering its commitment to excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and international programs.

As the chief academic and executive officer of the College, the Dean has primary responsibility for the faculty and academic professional staff development, budgetary oversight and planning, academic and curricular issues, fundraising, and facilities development.

The new Dean will be pivotal in positioning the College and University as national and international leaders in areas represented by the College. The Dean will provide visionary leadership that will position the College and the campus for continued innovation and success. The Dean will provide leadership for building and enhancing key partnership and collaborations with units across campus. The Dean will be a strong advocate and spokesperson for the College both on campus and with external partners and stakeholders, including alums. While enhancing the diversity of the College, the Dean will value the contributions of diverse faculty, staff, and students.

 

Drexel University Kline Law Seeks Associate Dean for Online/Non-JD Programs

Drexel University's Kline School of Law is seeking a new Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Online Education.  This individual will manage, and continue to strategically expand, the Law School’s online Master of Legal Studies, LL.M, and post-bac certificate programs and will strive to advance the Law School’s stake in the online learning space, while ensuring the delivery of a superior and accessible learning experience for the Law School’s online student population.  The law school's non-JD program is large and extensive, and it does not currently partner with an online program management company.  The law school creates, delivers and markets these programs exclusively using law school and university faculty and resources.  The Associate Dean will lead these efforts.

The law school prefers a candidate based in Philadelphia but is open to other candidates seeking a hybrid work engagement.  Interested candidates should apply ASAP.  Please direct any questions to Dean Dan Filler.

For further details, and to apply, go here

Hiring Announcement: Wayne State University Law School

From an email message I received today:

Wayne State University Law School invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Teaching) to teach jointly in our Legal Research and Writing Program and non-J.D. programs in law.  The position entails teaching a combination of first-year Legal Research and Writing at the Law School and courses in non-J.D. programs in law. Applicants must have a J.D. degree and a strong academic record. Ideal candidates should have demonstrated excellence in legal writing; one year of court clerkship, practice experience, and/or experience teaching legal writing; and a passion for teaching future legal advocates. 

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities and prepares students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups. WSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Candidates should send a cover letter, CV, writing sample, a list of references, and any other relevant materials to Professor Sarah Abramowicz, Teaching Faculty Committee Chair, at sabramowicz@wayne.edu.

Hiring Announcement: Wayne State University Law School

From an email message I received earlier today:

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of Teaching. We encourage applications from candidates who will enhance the diversity of our faculty and whose scholarship engages with questions of social justice.

The Assistant Professor (Teaching) would serve as instructor in courses in the Masters of Law program, taught to mid-career professionals, as well as the Minor in Law and B.A. in Law, taught to Wayne undergraduates. Other teaching opportunities may arise in the regular Law School curriculum as needed. This is a renewable contract position.

Applicants must hold a JD from an accredited American law school and have practice experience across a range of legal fields. Prior teaching experience is also a plus. 

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities and prepares students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups. WSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Candidates should send a cover letter, CV, writing sample, list of references and any other relevant materials to Professor Sarah Abramowicz, Teaching Faculty Committee Chair, at sabramowicz@wayne.edu.

Hiring Announcement: Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law (Assistant Director)

From an email message that I recently received:

Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2023.  This is a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-track position, with an initial one-year appointment. The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000 (plus benefits). 

The Assistant Director’s primary responsibility will be to work with the Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation to help students develop the skills needed to reach their full academic potential for performance in law school and on the bar exam.  Responsibilities include: (1) assisting with the designing and implementing of academic support programs; (2) assisting with the law school’s bar exam preparation programs; and (3) assisting with the teaching of the law school’s academic support and bar preparation courses. Candidates must be willing to provide academic support for students in the evening division. 

Hiring Announcement: Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law (Director)

From an email message that I recently received:

Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law invites applications for the position of Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2023.  This is a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-track position, with an initial one-year appointment. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 (plus benefits). 

The Director’s primary responsibility will be to help students develop the skills needed to reach their full academic potential for performance in law school and on the bar exam. Responsibilities include: (1) designing and implementing of academic support programs; (2) directing the law school’s bar exam preparation programs; and (3) teaching the law school’s academic support and bar preparation courses, along with other members of the Chase faculty. The Director will supervise and collaborate with of the Assistant Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation. Candidates must be willing to provide academic support for students in the evening division. 

Drexel University Kline Law Seeks Tax Faculty

The Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law invites applications from entry-level and pre-tenure lateral candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position teaching and researching in the area of tax law.  Candidates must have a demonstrated record of significant scholarly achievement and a demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching. Because the law school is part of an R1 research university, tenure stream faculty are expected to engage in significant research and demonstrate educational, methodological, or practice backgrounds that add vitality to their work. .

Applications are particularly encouraged from people of color, individuals with disabilities, people of all sexual and gender identities, and anyone whose background, experience or viewpoint will contribute to the diversity of the faculty. 

To apply, please send a cover letter, research and diversity statements, and curriculum vitae (with references) to Faculty Appointments Chair David S. Cohen at dsc39@drexel.edu.  Applicants should submit materials as soon as possible.

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 again seeking applicants for an appointment to its Legal Process (Legal Research and Writing) faculty starting in August 2023. We have already hired one Legal Process professor for next year; however, we are now able to hire another one.  

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.

 

Hiring Announcement: Western State College of Law at Westcliff University (Dean of the College of Law)

From an email message that I received earlier today:

The Western State College of Law (WSCL) at Westcliff University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Law. Western State seeks a visionary Dean with the highest academic standards who will provide active and engaged leadership, have an unwavering commitment to faculty, staff, and students, and work to enhance the successes and outcomes of the College in key areas of education, scholarship, and practice. As the chief administrative officer and academic leader of the College, the Dean sets the standards for intellectual engagement and accomplishment by providing strategic vision for operational leadership of the academic programs. WSCL seeks an accomplished leader who fosters innovation and collaboration in a shared governance environment.

POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer/Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide vision and leadership to develop and implement a strategic plan to ensure that the College continues to serve its students and the region with programs of the highest quality and effectiveness including the admissions objectives, academic quality, market-driven distinctiveness, and economic performance. With input from the faculty, the Dean is responsible for academic program development and review, faculty recruitment, development and evaluation of faculty, and student relations. The Dean is expected to show clarity in presentations, treat students and colleagues with respect and compassion, and demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of people and issues. The Dean should be objective, manage differing viewpoints, and be flexible while serving as an ambassador in the surrounding community, nationally, and internationally.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned J.D. and eligibility for appointment as a tenured professor of law
• Previous, successful administrative experience in a law school, and/or corporate setting, including personnel and budgetary experience, and the ability to work with upper administration as a team member to shape the College’s future
• A high level of energy and clear desire to serve as the College’s chief recruiter of students
• Evidence of effective community involvement and leadership, and a demonstrated ability to forge partnerships and build productive relationships with both campus and legal community constituencies
• Demonstrated commitment to student centeredness and optimization of student learning
• Broad knowledge of a wide range of legal disciplines, academic trends, and law school enrollment issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of student and faculty diversity
• Dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and a commitment to strategic planning as a means of innovative program development
• A skilled communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills who can represent the College externally to raise awareness and prominence of programs

Hiring Announcement: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

From an email message that I received recently:

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law is now accepting applications for one or more tenure-track or tenured positions to begin August 1, 2023.  Currently, Loyola’s curricular needs include constitutional law, human rights law, maritime law, torts, and business and corporate law courses.  We especially welcome applications from candidates who will add to the diversity of our educational community and who have demonstrated expertise in working with a diverse student body.  If you are interested in applying, please send your curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a statement about how you can promote diversity, equity, and inclusion to resumes@loyno.edu.  All ranks will be considered.  

The College of Law is located in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States, with unique cuisine, museums, historical sites, and a flourishing arts and music community.  New Orleans is the seat of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Louisiana Supreme Court, Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, as well as other lower courts.  The College of Law has a student population of approximately 500 students, over forty faculty members, active clinics that have spearheaded numerous social justice reform efforts, and summer programs in Europe and Central America.  Its location in Louisiana, one of the world’s best known “mixed jurisdictions,” provides unique opportunities for comparative and international law scholarship.

Loyola University is an educational institution dedicated to fostering intellectual achievement, personal development, and social responsibility, and it is committed to the human dignity and worth of every person.  Loyola University strongly encourages applications from individuals who will bring diversity to the community.