LLM Program Chair & Professor (Open Rank)

Overview

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Institution Name : University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department : Dean of Law

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Summary of Job Duties : For more than forty years, the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law has led the nation in the advanced study of our food system, from farm to fork. The Program integrates on-campus study with distance education through video conferenced participation and state of the art classroom technology. Full and part-time enrollment allows experienced attorneys to enroll, enhancing or shifting their career path. With over 400 alumni, the Program is connected to a network of leaders throughout the U.S. and beyond.

The University of Arkansas is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for the LL.M. Program Faculty Director position. This is a tenured assistant / associate or full professor (depending on qualifications) position that includes teaching advanced agricultural and food law classes, leading the Program with a vision for the future, producing scholarship to enhance the reputation of the Program, and meeting the expectations of a tenured faculty member (depending on qualifications). The Faculty Director must have national stature and be able to represent the LL.M. Program within the national and international professional communities.

The University of Arkansas School of Law is committed to being a vibrant and supportive intellectual community and encourages applicants who further these values. We seek candidates with scholarly promise or distinction, a commitment to excellence in teaching and service to legal education as well as to the wider community, and a desire to engage in the intellectual life of the University.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Rank : Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor will depend on the level of experience.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

• JD degree and significant expertise in a wide range of agricultural and food law subjects
• National reputation in the agricultural and / or food law community
• Ability to build connections across the food system, understanding the perspectives of the farmer, the manufacturer, the retailer, and the consumer
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• A vision for leading the LL.M. Program into the future, incorporating ideas for marketing, recruiting, and substantive coursework
• Teaching experience, either in the classroom or in professional service with demonstrated public speaking skills
• Excellent research and writing skills, with either published scholarship or a demonstrated ability to write effectively and a proposed research agenda for future scholarship

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Salary Information : Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply : Cover Letter / Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents : Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information :

Rachel Whitman

Leslie Pounds

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Special Instructions to Applicants :

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible : Yes

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