Asst. Professor - Law teaches courses in the discipline area of law. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Law provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Law typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The University of Richmond School of Law invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor to begin in the 2024-2025 academic year. We seek scholars who are passionate about their teaching and research, who will thrive in an environment of engaged faculty, and who view the success of their students and colleagues as their own success. This year we have openings for two entry-level or lateral tenure/tenure-track professors, and we are especially looking for expertise in constitutional law and in criminal law and procedure (particularly the adjudicative side).
The University of Richmond School of Law is a top-ranked law school that combines a rigorous academic program with extensive clinical and experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for 21st-century legal practice. The law faculty are among the best teacher-scholars in the nation with a commitment to producing knowledge that expands the understanding of law and contributes to the improvement of society. Richmond Law also cultivates a genuinely collegial community marked by engagement, civility, inclusivity, and concern for others and the greater good.
The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university.
The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment. For more information on the department and its programs, please see law.richmond.edu.
Applicants should apply by emailing lawfacultyapp@richmond.edu with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and job-talk paper.