Assistant or Associate Professor of Law - 999881 (9 month)

Job summary

The successful candidate will teach courses in areas such as Criminal Law, Family Law, or Legal Writing. They are also expected to maintain a productive research agenda and contribute to the law school's intellectual culture.

Job details

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Law - 999881 Position Number: 999881 Unit/Department: Law Instruction Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Department Summary: Drake University Law School sustains a vibrant intellectual culture, and Des Moines has been recognized as one of the top ten Best Places to Live (US News) and Best Places for Business and Careers (Forbes), with a robust and growing economy (Wall Street Journal). The Law School features innovative and nationally recognized programs in constitutional law, agricultural law, legal writing, and practical training. Drake University is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status. Job Summary: DRAKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL invites applications from entry level and lateral candidates for one tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Law position. We welcome applications from candidates with demonstrated teaching and research interests in Criminal Law/Criminal Procedure, Family Law or Legal Writing. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold a J.D. degree (or the equivalent) and should have a record of academic excellence, substantial academic or practice experience, a passion for teaching, as well as a record or evidence of the potential for accomplishments in scholarship. Appointment rank will be determined commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Special Instructions to Applicants: Confidential review of applications will begin immediately. Applications should include (1) a letter of interest, (2) a complete CV, (3) teaching evaluations (if available), (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, (5) a research agenda, and (6) the names and addresses of at least three references. Applications should be sent directly to Professor Christoph Henkel, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, Drake University Law School, 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311 or e-mail: [email protected] [[email protected]]. Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists. Have Questions? Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair: Christoph Henkel, Professor, [email protected] Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at [email protected] [[email protected]]. All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States. Review of Applications Begins: The position will remain posted until filled. Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide [https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/]. One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits [https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/].

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will teach courses in areas such as Criminal Law, Family Law, or Legal Writing. They are also expected to maintain a productive research agenda and contribute to the law school's intellectual culture.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or equivalent and demonstrate a record of academic excellence. Candidates should possess a passion for teaching and a proven record or potential for scholarly accomplishments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package • Tuition waiver • Tuition exchange programs • Discounts

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Family Law
• Legal Writing
• Teaching
• Academic Research
• Scholarship
• Constitutional Law
• Agricultural Law
• Practical Training
• Research
• Economics
• Innovation

Job areas

• Education
• Legal
• Associate Professor of Law
• College Professor (Other)
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
• Postsecondary Teachers