Associate Professor/Professor of Law

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Associate Professor/ Professor of Law

Department 00096 - College of Law - Dean

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 7/1/2025

Details

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor (tenured track) or Professor of Law (tenured).

Qualifications for the positions include a J.D. or equivalent degree, LLM , and/or S.J.D., a strong academic record, proven teaching distinction , and proven scholarly merit.

The Committee will look for someone who can teach in two of the MLS subject matter areas, which are as follows(listed in alphabetical order): (1) Business and IP in the Modern Economy; (2) Contracts in the Modern Economy; (3) Conflict and Legal Crisis Management; (4) Criminal Law for MLS Students; (5) Family Law; (6) Government, Private Property, and Land Use; (7) Labor and Employment; (8) Legal Ethics in the Provision and Management of Legal Services; (9) Legal Research and Writing for Non-Lawyers; (10) The Regulatory System; and (11) Understanding Cases, Statutes, and Legislation.

The College of Law seeks candidates with teaching interests related to our Master of Legal Studies degree, as the successful candidate will be required toprimarily teach in the Master of Legal Studies program. Instruction in the MLS Program requires teaching every other Friday and Saturday during the academic year.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Notice

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Required Documents To Upload

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
  
  

Open Date 06/17/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN01226CF

Type Faculty