Assistant Professor of Law - Lawyering Skills/Legal Writing

Assistant Professor of Law - Lawyering Skills/Legal Writing 493377 Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States Full-time Faculty Salary/Position Classification $90,000 9-month contract, Exempt 40 hours per week 100% Remote Work Availability: No Hybrid Work Availability: No Purpose of Position The University of North Dakota School of Law invites applications for two Assistant Professors of Law to commence in Fall 2024.
These are full-time, tenure-track faculty positions with the primary responsibility of scholarship, service, and effective teaching in the curricular area of Lawyering skills/Legal writing.
The successful candidate may also contribute to the School of Law's curriculum and student success through additional teaching responsibilities; these additional responsibilities will be determined based on the School of Law's curricular needs and the successful candidate's interests and skills.
This position is a nine-month academic year appointment, and the salary is based on qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will be eligible for financial support for expenses related to professional development efforts.
The University of North Dakota School of Law seeks (1) to educate students for professional service in the law and law-related professions, (2) to explore legal issues of special significance to North Dakota and the region, (3) to attract a well-qualified and diverse student body and to assist students in making career decisions, (4) to promote improvements in the law and legal systems, the legal profession, and the administration of justice, and (5) to further the overall goals and objectives of the University of North Dakota.
The UND School of Law seeks colleagues dedicated to fostering well-rounded and public-minded legal professionals with skills to serve as effective, self-reflective, and ethical leaders who will contribute greatly to their communities.
Our distinctive character as one of the nation's smaller public law schools—and as the sole law school in North Dakota—informs our program of legal education, which reflects a thoughtful and collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
We maintain a close relationship with our state's bench and bar and a special interest in connecting with and serving our state's rural as well as urban populations.
The University of North Dakota is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone in our community, and our law school strives to cultivate a friendly and supportive learning environment to help our students develop into conscientious legal professionals.
We value teachers who demonstrate intentionality and creativity and are interested in infusing their teaching with writing, research, cooperative learning, interpersonal skills, and/or other pedagogies.
We also seek scholars with innovative research agendas and encourage work that transcends disciplinary boundaries, including the scholarship of teaching and learning.
We desire colleagues who view service to the law school, the academy, and the legal profession as integral to their own success.
Duties & Responsibilities Teaching several content courses per academic year Other teaching that may include individualized courses, course development, or student advising/mentorship Scholarly research and writing Service and other activities which may include serving on law school and/or university committees and professional service Required Competencies Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff colleagues Eagerness to work closely with law students Ability to teach in the curricular areas of interest Ability to work and collaborate in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting Minimum Requirements J.
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degree from a law school in the United States or an equivalent degree from a non-U.
S.
school One year of work experience, which may include judicial clerkships Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated record of excellent teaching or an ability to become an excellent teacher.
Evidence of scholarly research agenda demonstrating potential for scholarly excellence.
Evidence of service engagement and the promise of ability to collaborate—within a law school and on local, state, and/or national levels.
Strong academic record, as signified by success in relevant advanced degrees, courses, class rankings, extra-curricular activities, or other similar evidence.
To Apply To assure full consideration, applications must be received by September 8, 2023, and include the following materials: Cover letter Current C.
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Law School transcripts.
Teaching statement describing philosophy of teaching and demonstrating a record of excellent teaching or an ability to become an excellent teacher (500 words).
Research statement describing scholarly research agenda demonstrating potential for scholarly excellence (500 words).
Service statement providing evidence of engagement and the promise of the ability to collaborate within the law school and on local, state, and/or national levels (500 words).
Interested candidates may contact our Faculty Selection Committee at und.
law.
fsc@und.
edu.
Position is open until filled.
Position Benefits Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.