Open Rank - Tenure-Track Professor of Law

Position Details

Summary

Operating Title

Open Rank - Tenure-Track Professor of Law

Long Classification Title

Campus Location

Concord

Department

UNHL JD Instruction

Summary of Position

The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law ( UNH Franklin Pierce) a national leader in legal education with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and quality engagement for all, seeks to hire multiple tenure and non-tenure track professors to teach in our residential, non-residential, and graduate programs to begin in August 2025.

UNH Franklin Pierce has a number of curricular needs but is particularly interested in candidates with subject-matter expertise and scholarship in Intellectual Property, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Property, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Privacy and Data Protection.

Both first-time faculty and lateral faculty are welcome to apply. Remote positions may be available from certain geographic locations upon request.

If interested, please apply to Professor Peter Karol, co-chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, by submitting a Resume, Cover Letter, Diversity Statement, and a list of three references https : / / jobs.

usnh.edu / postings / 62516 . Review of applications will begin immediately. Priority review date : October 1, 2024.

Additional Job Information

Cover letter should be addressed to Professor Peter Karol, co-chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee. In your cover letter, please describe your scholarly agenda, why you are interested in this position, and what makes you a strong candidate in light of the required and preferred qualifications described above.

In the required Diversity Statement, please address how you have contributed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in your scholarship and work.

This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Priority review date : October 1, 2024.

Posting Number

PF0889FY25

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications

• JD from an ABA -accredited law school.
• The interest in and ability to teach in an innovative environment, both in-person and online.
• A dedication to mentoring students both on campus and remotely.
• Demonstrated skill in scholarly writing, with a record of publishing in law reviews and law journals and an evident capacity for growth.
• Practice and teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to service both within the law school and in regional, state, national and / or international arenas.
• A commitment to promoting inclusive excellence and diversity.
• Ability to effectively work with our rapidly expanding and diverse student population.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use CANVAS , D2L, Brightspace, or other technology for delivery of online education.
• Admission to a bar and legal practice experience.
• Demonstrated professionalism in the bar, including state and national involvement.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quick Link to Posting

https : / / jobs.usnh.edu / postings / 62516

Percent Time Information (FTE)

Faculty Information

Tenure-Track

If Renewable or Number of years, please specify

Type of Position

Faculty

Posting Details

Posting Date

08 / 26 / 2024

Open Until Filled

Closing Date

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

Appointment Type

Tenure-Track

If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date

Departmental Information

This position is responsible for the supervision of

Students

Special Requirements

A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access / Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.

The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Institution Information

University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is an intimate, innovative law school, committed to developing students who enjoy challenging dialogue from the first moments of orientation, embrace practice-based learning, and stand ready to join the ranks of alumni who are global leaders in intellectual property, general practice, public interest and social justice, and commerce and technology.

Our Legal Residency program allows students to work in their fields of interest for up to a full semester while receiving credit and our Daniel Webster Scholar program is the only practice-based bar exam alternative in the nation.

Our faculty consists of practitioners experienced in their fields of interest. The small student / faculty ratio promotes collaboration and collegiality.

Accredited by the American Bar Association, UNH Franklin Pierce is located in Concord, New Hampshire, home to the state's legislature, state offices, as well as local, state and U.

S. federal courts. Concord is just an hour's drive from Boston, and we are located less than an hour from mountains, lakes, and the Atlantic Ocean.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here : https : / / www.

unh.edu / hr / diversity-resource-guide

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume / Vita
• Cover Letter
• Diversity Statement

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Scholarly Documents (1)
• Teaching Evaluations
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