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Contact's full name:Linda Kiss
Title:Director, Admin/Fiscal Operations
Organization:University of Idaho College of Law
 875 Perimeter Dr.
 
 Moscow ID 83844-2321
 
Phone:208-885-6208
Fax:
Email:lkiss@uidaho.edu
Website:www.law.uidaho.edu
Description:THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for the position of Legal Research and Writing Assistant Clinical Professor for the 2013-14 academic year. The position is an academic year full time, non-tenure track, position. Although the contract for this position is not automatically renewable, renewal is open and there is no term limit for the position. The position is at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor, a new, non-tenure track faculty rank that is replacing the Instructor rank for Legal Research and Writing positions at the College of Law, and includes the potential for promotion to Associate- and Full-Clinical Professor. Legal Research & Writing Clinical Professors enjoy the full benefits and privileges extended to all faculty at the College of Law. The Legal Research & Writing course at the University of Idaho is a two-semester, five-credit, required first year course. Three Legal Research & Writing Instructors are responsible for developing the course collaboratively. In addition to shared responsibility for course development, each instructor is responsible for the direct instruction of a section of 35-40 students. In addition, after an initial year of transition to the position, Instructors teach a 2 credit seminar such as Judicial Clerkships Seminar or Advanced Legal Writing. Qualifications:Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school or the equivalent, a distinguished academic record, and must demonstrate excellent legal research and writing abilities. Post J.D. judicial clerking experience is preferred. In addition practice and teaching experience are highly relevant. Finally applicants should demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with others. Application Procedures:Interested persons should apply online at www.uidaho.edu/human-resources or send a letter of application, resume listing three references, and writing sample to LR&W Search, University of Idaho, College of Law, 875 Perimeter Dr. MS 2321, Moscow, Idaho 83844-2321,by May 26, 2013. The University of Idaho is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University of Idaho has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, human rights, multiculturalism and community. It expresses that commitment by actively recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body, and by building and sustaining a welcoming, supportive campus environment. More information about the College of Law is available at www.law.uidaho.edu.
Position Type:1-4 years
Faculty Vote:Yes
Salary:60-69k
Students
Per Semester:
36-40
Submission Deadline:2013-05-26

Contact's full name:Barbara Blumenfeld or Steven Homer
Title:Lecturer III
Organization:University of New Mexico School of Law
 MSC11 6070
 1 University of New Mexico
 Albuquerque NM 87113-0001
 
Phone:505-277-7813 or 505-277-1002
Fax:
Email:homer@law.unm.edu
Website:http://lawschool.unm.edu/
Description:NOTICE OF FACULTY POSITION IN AREA OF LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW The University of New Mexico School of Law invites applications for a visiting full-time (9 mos.), non-tenure track faculty position to begin in August 2013. This Visiting Lecturer III position will teach in the Law School's Legal Research and Writing Program. Candidates must possess a J.D. degree and two years of full-time law practice experience. For best consideration, applicants should apply by June 1, 2013. The position will remain open until filled. For complete information, visit the UNMJobs website: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/. The position is listed as posting number 0820212. The University of New Mexico is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Type:upper-limit
Faculty Vote:No
Salary:70-79k,80-89k
Students
Per Semester:
31-35
Submission Deadline:2013-06-01