Tenure-Track/Non-Tenure-Track Associate Professor of Law

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Job Ttitle: Tenure-Track/Non-Tenure-Track Associate Professor of Law

Company: Indiana University


Description: Position DetailsTitle Tenure-Track/Non-Tenure-Track Associate Professor of Law
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Indianapolis Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Location Indianapolis
Position SummaryINDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a full-time professor to teach the first-year Legal Communication and Analysis course. This position will be filled at the entry level (associate rank). LCA is a graded course worth two credits each semester; class size is approximately 40 students. This position starts on August 1, 2025. Applicants must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, excellent writing and analytical skills, experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship, and experience working with or mentoring a diverse population. Prior teaching experience and publications are preferred.The LCA faculty at IU McKinney have ABA Standard 405© status and participate in all aspects of the law school community, except for voting on the hiring and retention of tenure track professors. Benefits include paid research leave every seven years, a generous professional development fund, and up to 400 hours in paid research assistance. LCA faculty may also teach in the summer or apply for a summer research grant. The LCA program has been ranked among the top legal writing programs listed in the U.S. News & World Report for over a decade.The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and non-segregated community that encompasses a wide range of characteristics including age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, gender (including gender expression, identity, and information), marital status, national and geographic origin, nationality, parental status, philosophical beliefs, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotyping, socioeconomic status or background, military status (either as a present or former member of the military), transgender status, and any other status. As the law school’s mission statement proclaims, “we are committed to accessibility, affordability, diversity, and excellence in public legal education.”Indianapolis, where the law school is situated, is the state capital and a vibrant city with a wide variety of restaurants, theaters, and music venues; substantial outdoor green space; an award-winning international airport; and professional football, basketball, baseball (AAA), and soccer (USL) teams. Indianapolis regularly ranks near the top in listings of Best Affordable Places to Live, according to independent rankings reported by MSN.com.To apply, please submit a CV, letter of interest, and, if applicable, teaching evaluations at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25293 by February 7, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately. Questions may be directed to Professor Stephanie Hoffer, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at , or to Professor Jim Dimitri, member of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at .
Basic QualificationsApplicants must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, excellent writing and analytical skills, experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship, and experience working with or mentoring a diverse population. Prior teaching experience and publications are preferred.
Department Contact for QuestionsQuestions may be directed to Professor Stephanie Hoffer, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at , or to Professor Jim Dimitri, member of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at .
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For Best Consideration Date
Expected Start Date 08/01/2025
Posting/OAA # IU-100918-2024

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Location: Indianapolis, IN

Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 01:25:03 GMT


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