Assistant Professor in Law and Legal Studies
Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor in Law and Legal Studies
Posting Number
P1618F
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Department of Political Science at Auburn University invites
applications for a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor
position in Law and Legal Studies with a projected start date of
either August 16, 2024 or January 1, 2025, depending on the
selected candidate's availability.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in
Introduction to the Legal Profession, Civil Procedure, Evidence and
Legal Reasoning, Legal Research and Writing, Torts, and other
classes that prepare students for law school. There will also be
opportunities to develop additional law-related courses. These
classes are part of the Law and Justice major, established in 2018
and now one of Auburn's fastest-growing majors, serving
approximately 270 undergraduate students. Its demanding
interdisciplinary curriculum aims to expose students to the content
they will encounter in law school and develop skills to help them
succeed in law school and beyond.
The selected individual will teach two to three courses per
semester to full-time undergraduate students and will be expected
to engage in scholarly activity. Newly hired assistant professors
receive a reduced teaching load of two courses per semester for up
to the first three years of appointment so that the successful
candidate can focus on developing and maintaining the independent
research agenda necessary to earn tenure and promotion.
Auburn University is an R1 research institution, enrolling over
33,000 students. It is one of the nation's premier public
land-grant institutions. In 2019, it was ranked 52nd among public
universities by U.S. News and World Report. The University is
nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence,
its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its
beautiful campus. The Department of Political Science has 24
tenured or tenure-track faculty and includes undergraduate majors
in political science, law and justice, public administration, and
health services administration, masters' degree programs in public
administration and community planning, and a Ph.D. in public
administration and public policy. The political science major is
one of the largest in the College of Liberal Arts, consistently
enrolling around 500 students.
Minimum Qualifications
Required qualifications include a J.D. or a Ph.D. in a law-related
field at the time employment begins (ABDs who will complete the
doctoral degree within one year of hire will also be considered but
will be hired at the rank of instructor until the degree is
earned); demonstrated teaching experience and skill; fluency in
English; and excellent written and interpersonal communication
skills.
The candidate selected for this position must also be able to meet
eligibility requirements to work in the United States when the
appointment begins and continue working legally for the proposed
term of employment.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2024, and continue
until a suitable candidate is selected.
To apply, please click link
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/43277
Candidates must submit a cover letter outlining their
qualifications, current curriculum vitae, contact information for
three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, and an
official transcript of all graduate work.
Direct questions to Steve Brown Search Committee Chair, Department
of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University, AL
36849-5208. Email brown32@auburn.edu.
Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family
needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Please see
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/ for more
details.
Posting Detail Information
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EEO Statement
Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family
needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Please see
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/ for more
details.Diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and
students is an Auburn University commitment. Auburn University is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy
to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals
without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age,
disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected
by applicable law
Open Until Filled
No
References required for this position?
Yes
If yes, minimum number requested
3
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