The Faculty Lounge

Hiring Announcement: Marquette University Law School

From a recent email message:

Marquette University Law School invites applications for potential openings for tenure-track or tenured faculty members who would join us beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. We welcome candidates from all teaching and research areas. Candidates should have distinguished records of academic and professional achievement as well as the commitment to, and potential for, excellence in teaching and research. We especially welcome applications from candidates who will enhance the diversity of our faculty because of their cultures, racial/ethnic backgrounds, religions, economic strata, age, sex, sexual orientations, and abilities. Interested individuals may submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae to Professor Chad Oldfather, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee at mulsappointments2[email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

CFP: Conference on Cutting-Edge Law Teaching

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In light of the rapid evolution of legal education and practice, we are considering hosting a conference on Cutting-Edge Law Teaching in the vibrant city of Las Vegas in August 2024. Before we finalize our plans, we wish to gauge the interest of our esteemed community.

Conference Highlights:

Innovative Pedagogies: Discover and discuss the newest methods in teaching law that ensure learner engagement and retention.

Technology in Legal Education: Explore how digital platforms, AI, VR, and other technologies are transforming the classroom.

Networking: Engage with like-minded educators and thought leaders passionate about the future of legal education.

Interactive Workshops: Dive deep into hands-on sessions designed to equip you with actionable strategies and tools for your classroom.

 

Hiring Announcement: Baylor University School of Law (Academic Success Program Lecturer / Assistant Dean)

From a recent email:

Baylor Law School seeks a motivated and experienced candidate with excellent teaching and collaborative skills to lead our Academic Success Program. The ideal candidate will be a creative, organized, and compassionate leader who is eager to engage extensively with students from matriculation through their admission into the bar. This position is a full-time faculty, non-tenure-track lecturer position. The successful candidate should be available to start ideally no later than January 1, 2024, but the start date is negotiable. More information about the position is available at the following:

https://www.baylor.edu/law/facultystaff/index.php?id=980341

Baylor Law has a small student body and a collegial faculty deeply devoted to the mission of the Law School. Our primary focus is to train students to become practice-ready upon graduation. Please direct questions about our open positions to [email protected] or [email protected].

CFP: State Courts Scholarship Roundtable

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The University of Wisconsin Law School’s State Democracy Research Initiative (SDRI) is pleased to announce a Roundtable on State Courts, to be held on April 19, 2024. The Roundtable will be co-hosted by Professors Miriam Seifter and Rob Yablon and Professors Dan Rodriguez and Zach Clopton of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, and will be held at Northwestern in Chicago, Illinois.

The purpose of the Roundtable is to bring together scholars from around the country to present new academic research and works in progress on state courts, and to continue to build community in the field of state public law. We are construing the topic of state courts broadly, to include judicial federalism and the relationship between state and federal courts; state civil procedure; access to courts; and state constitutional law, among other possible topics.

 

CFP: 5th Annual International and Comparative Law Insolvency Symposium

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Royal Holloway, University of London is pleased to announce the hosting of the 5^th International and Comparative Law Insolvency Symposium. The Symposium will be held at Royal Holloway, University of London in their Egham campus ( close to London) on 25 - 27 April 2024.

The symposium is organized by Prof. Adrian Walters (IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law), Prof. Christoph Henkel (Drake University Law School), Prof. Laura Napoli Coordes (Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law), Prof. Yseult Marique (University of Essex) and Dr. Eugenio Vaccari (Royal Holloway, University of London).

Topics

The symposium focuses on comparative and cross-border issues in bankruptcy and insolvency law in its broadest sense. This includes both consumer and corporate bankruptcy and insolvency topics as well as any related subject, such as secured transactions. We are particularly interested in submissions on the following topics:

• Current issues of insolvency and restructuring law in a global context
• Insolvency and bankruptcy law reforms and trends at a regional level
• Sovereign default and bankruptcy
• Alternative Dispute Resolution in bankruptcy and restructuring
• Treatment of micro, small and medium sized enterprises in bankruptcy
• Insolvency of public authorities
• Personal and consumer bankruptcy and restructuring
• Insolvency of financial institutions
• Treatment of Digital Assets, ICOs and cryptocurrencies in insolvency proceedings
• Impact of technology on insolvency law and restructuring
• Hot topics, case studies and works-in-progress

Please note that the above list of topics is not exclusive. Any paper with a comparative or cross-border component will be considered for presentation and publication.  

 

Hiring Announcement: Elon University School of Law (Assistant Dean for Academic Success)

From a recent email message:

The Assistant Dean for Academic Success is responsible for the Law School’s academic success program, including creating an environment for academic success, preparing students for success in law school and on the bar exam, and working with various constituencies contributing to the academic success of students at the law school.

More information is available here: https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9739

Nebraska Law Seeks Clinical and Doctrinal Faculty

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Doctrinal Position:

The University of Nebraska College of Law invites applications for two tenure-track/tenured faculty positions.

We have two primary areas of interest: Contracts and Business Organizations. Other courses that would fill curricular needs include but are not limited to Antitrust, Trademark/Unfair Competition, Corporate Finance, Transactional Drafting, Wills and Trusts, Accounting for Lawyers, Mediation, Negotiation, Client Counseling; Remedies, Natural Resources, Environmental Law, and Health Law.
These positions are open to both entry-level and lateral candidates and will begin at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Law, depending on the candidate’s experience.

General information about the Law College is available at http://law.unl.edu/.

The job posting and application portal can be found here: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/87281

 

Keith Faulkner Named President of Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University has named Keith Faulkner as its new president.  Faulkner has been serving as president and dean of Appalachian School of Law and previously served as dean and interim dean of law schools at Liberty University and Campbell University, respectively.

Faulkner, himself an alum of CSU, begins his new duties in October.

Hiring Announcement: Queen's University (Canada)

From a recent email message:

The Faculty of Law at Queen’s University is seeking qualified candidates for a Queen’s National Scholar (“QNS”) in Indigenous Legal Studies.  The position is a full-time tenure-track/tenured position at Assistant Professor or early Associate Professor rank, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2024. The QNS in Indigenous Legal Studies is one of seven QNS positions being recruited this year in support of the Queen’s interdisciplinary Indigenous Studies Program and new Major and Joint-Honours in Indigenous Studies. Further information on the Queen’s National Scholar Program can be found on the website of the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at: https://www.queensu.ca/provost/queens-national-scholars-program.

The full job posting can be found on the Faculty of Law website at: https://law.queensu.ca/faculty-recruitment

The application deadline is October 22, 2023.

One Offs, Part Two [UPDATED with a classic Hucklebuck clip]

I considered using these songs for Saturday posts, but I couldn't find enough interesting covers, so here is the second compilation of random one-offs (not necessarily the originals). I'm not saying there are no other versions, just not enough for an entire post. Part One is here.

Jenny Martinez named Provost of Stanford University

Stanford University has announced that its new provost will be Jenny S. Martinez.  Martinez is the dean of Stanford Law School and professor of law.  She will assume her new position on October 1.

Duquesne University Kline School Seeks Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

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The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty positions to begin the 2024-2025 academic year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We welcome applications from candidates across all areas of law, although subject areas of particular interest include: Property and Business Associations. Other areas of interest include Emerging Technologies, Intellectual Property, Health Law, Professional Responsibility, and related elective courses. Candidates must be available to teach in-person, although some courses may include remote and/or hyflex teaching.

 

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Hiring Announcement

The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law invites applications for multiple entry-level or lateral faculty positions to begin July 1, 2024. For these positions, we will consider candidates in all areas of law with demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching and original scholarship.  We have a particular interest in Civil Procedure, Property, and Torts in the first-year curriculum, and Administrative Law, Environmental Law, and Family Law in the upper-level curriculum.  We are also interested in Intellectual Property and Constitutional Law. All candidates must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree prior to employment date. The University of Maryland has a strong commitment to diversity. We welcome applications from persons of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and other members of historically disadvantaged groups. Interested candidates should submit a current CV, cover letter, and research agenda via email to the Co-Chairs of the Appointments Committee, Professor Leslie Henry and Professor Paula Monopoli, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, 500 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.  Email: [email protected]; [email protected]. 

In Memoriam: John Carroll

In sad news,  former Cumberland Law Dean John Carroll passed away on August 14 at age 79.  He led Cumberland for 13 years, from 2001 until 2014.  In his prior life, he worked as a civil rights lawyer at the Southern Poverty Law Center and served as SPLC's legal director before becoming a magistrate judge in the Middle District of Alabama.   He was a good man and I feel his passing with particular sadness.

Hiring Announcement: Lewis & Clark Law School

From a recent email message:

Location: Portland, OR 

Subjects: Lawyering/Legal Writing. 

Start Date: August 1, 2024 

Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, invites applications from candidates to teach as an Assistant Professor in our nationally ranked Lawyering Program beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. Our legal writing program was ranked 16th by U.S. News and World Report in 2023. We are looking for an Assistant Professor who can join us to teach first year Lawyering courses and the Advanced Legal Writing course, and who are dedicated to maintaining and advancing the quality and reputation of our Program.   

Assistant Professors in our Lawyering program have the opportunity to advance to long term employment and to participate in faculty voting. They receive funding for scholarship, research, and travel for conferences and presentations. We also offer a unique, collaborative academic community at Lewis & Clark and the chance to teach while enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. 

Previous experience teaching lawyering skills and legal writing is preferred but not required.  

We will begin screening interviews in September, and campus callbacks will take place shortly thereafter.  

Interested persons should send a c.v., references, a writing sample, a diversity statement, and a letter describing their experience and interest in teaching lawyering skills and legal writing to Kerry Rowand, Executive Assistant to the Dean, at [email protected]. More information about the law school can be found at https://law.lclark.edu/.  

Lewis & Clark College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all requirements related to sex, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation. 

USF Law Seeks Dean

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The University of San Francisco (USF), a diverse, urban, Jesuit Catholic university with a global mission, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Law.

Since 1855, the University of San Francisco has dedicated itself to offering a daring and dynamic liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. USF is committed to educating hearts and minds to cultivate the full, integral development of each person and all persons; pursuing learning as a lifelong humanizing and liberating social activity; and advancing excellence as the standard for teaching, scholarship, creative expression, and service. Inspired by a faith that seeks social justice, USF strives to humbly and responsibly engage with, and contribute to, the cultural, intellectual, economic, and spiritual gifts and talents of the San Francisco Bay Area and the global communities to which it belongs. In the 2023 U.S. News and World Report, USF was ranked 105^th among national universities, second among national universities for the racial/ethnic diversity of its student body and fourth in international student enrollment.

 

Hiring Announcement: University of Wyoming College of Law (Dean)

From a recent email message:

The University of Wyoming seeks a Dean, College of Law

Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UW_Dean_College_of_Law_Profile.pdf

Location: Laramie, Wyoming

The Position:

The University of Wyoming seeks a dynamic, effective, and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Law. The Dean is the chief academic and executive officer of the College. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and energetic leader who will continue to build strong relationships in and outside of the University. They will be an academic leader capable of inspiring and supporting the faculty toward building a strong background of scholarship while continuing their commitment to preparing law professionals for successful careers and service in the field.

This position presents a tremendous opportunity for the Dean to forge new pathways of excellence in inter-professional and inter-disciplinary efforts, strengthen existing relationships throughout the state, and enhance the national reputation of the College. UW’s next Dean and the College of Law are poised to serve as influential contributors in attaining a regional, national, and international level of prominence in these fields. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in academic, intellectual, fiscal, clinical, administrative, outreach, and fundraising activities.
• Embrace shared governance; lead a team of innovative faculty, staff, students, and administrators.
• Provide leadership to enhance sponsored research.
• Oversee the quality of the College’s academic programs and faculty and support the faculty in creating a rewarding environment for education, research and scholarship, and service to the University, the region, and the State.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, developing, retaining, and evaluating faculty and professional staff.
• Provide oversight for the financial affairs of the College and its physical resources, including budget development and allocation.
• Lead the faculty and staff in effectively integrating the academic mission of the Law School in a way that leverages existing strengths and identifies new opportunities that lead to greater research productivity, entrepreneurship, and statewide service.
• Support and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, students, and staff in all dimensions.
• Serve as a strong advocate for the College, its faculty, and its students to work toward strengthening inter-disciplinary and inter-professional efforts within the University and with other community partners within the state of Wyoming.
• Promote the visibility and reputation of the College both inside and outside the University through interactions with a broad array of constituencies to advance the College and University’s reputation locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Drive a strong vision of innovation and inclusivity that includes a broad network of financial, campus, statewide, regional, national, and international partners.
• Work actively to raise funds from varied sources to support the research and service programs of the College and its faculty.

 

Hiring Announcement: Drake Law School Seeks New Dean (Updated Application Deadline)

For the first time in many years, Drake University is seeking a new leader to serve as Dean of the Law School. Our national search aims to recruit a visionary individual with exceptional academic leadership abilities. We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

The Dean provides academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership for the Law School and works with key stakeholders to champion the School's mission to educate future lawyers by blending theory and practice in a student-centered learning environment.

The Dean supports and promotes faculty's commitment to student learning and engagement, advances faculty scholarship, and fosters service inside and outside the Law School. Bringing organizational and management experience, the next Dean will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; manage the School's administration; build bridges to the greater university, legal, and professional communities; partner with donors and philanthropic entities to effectively engage in fundraising; and advance the professional development of all students.

We seek a passionate and driven leader—a Dean who will build on the existing strengths of the Law School. The next Dean must possess a commitment to and track record of outcomes fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

We welcome all applications, nominations, and inquiries. In addition to completing Drake's online application, candidates will be asked to include a letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement that articulates the candidate's demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Danielle M. Shelton, J.D. (she/her)

Professor of Law & Search Committee Chair

E: [email protected]

T: 515-271-2866

For full consideration, please complete your application by October 15, 2023. The position will remain posted until filled.

GoFundMe has become Our Privatized, Online Form of Public Assistance

In this awful summer of climate and weather extremes, the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have been especially heartbreaking to me. Hardest hit was Lahaina, the historic whaling town and popular tourist site, which now stands virtually destroyed. As summarized by the Washington Post:

"The wildfires that swept through parts of Maui last week are now considered the deadliest in modern U.S. history, killing more than 100 people and leaving behind a path of destruction that will require billions of dollars in recovery efforts. As crews search for hundreds of missing people, the death toll is rising day by day and a housing crisis is unfolding for survivors.

Fanned by strong winds from a hurricane, the fires decimated homes and businesses on the popular Hawaiian island and devastated the historic town of Lahaina. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate, creating harrowing scenes as people were stuck in traffic and jumped into the ocean to escape the flames."

My mom's side of the family is from Maui, and her ashes are scattered the grounds of a beautiful Maui estate where they grew up. You see, Mom's father was a driver and handyman for one of the major industrialists on Maui. The family lived in the servant's house, and the kids were given the run of this beautiful estate. That estate -- still called the Baldwin Estate for the family that owned it -- is now home to a non-profit cultural arts center, known as the "Hui" (pronounced "hooey"). Thankfully, the Hui has survived the wildfires.

(The photo at left was taken sometime during the 1940s. Mom is on the far right, joined by her sisters, and their father is in the background.)

By the time my generation came along, most of the family had scattered to the mainland, concentrated in the Midwest. My brother Jeff and I were both born in northwest Indiana. However, two of our second cousins, Karla and Jan, have lived on the Valley Isle their entire lives. Thank goodness their homes are standing. But many of their friends and acquaintances lost everything in the fires. Some had literally minutes to escape the rapidly advancing flames and smoke.

The Lahaina area remains a recovery zone, still largely off limits to most residents as the terrible work of searching for human and animal remains continues.

In the meantime, those who lost their homes and belongings are living essentially as refugees. Although charitable and public assistance programs have started to deliver help, the initial relief efforts were largely those of individuals and groups who took it upon themselves to bring food and needed supplies to their neighbors.

GoFundMe as privatized public assistance

As folks are figuring how much money they'll need to survive and start rebuilding their lives and businesses, GoFundMe campaigns have sprouted up by the hundreds. I was just on the GoFundMe page dedicated to verified Maui fundraisers, and by my quick count, nearly 900 wildfire relief appeals have been launched. The appeals are mainly on behalf of individuals, families, and small businesses, typically trying to raise in the tens of thousands of dollars. What I find heartening is that most of these appeals are attracting genuine support. People are digging deep to help others.

Mama Knows Best