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Quinnipiac University’s School of Law – Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty
Job Location: North Haven – North Haven, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Company
Quinnipiac University’s School of Law
About The Company
The Quinnipiac School of Law is a collaborative and diverse community of students, teachers and legal professionals dedicated to educating the “whole lawyer” — one who embodies deep personal and professional values, thinks holistically about client needs, and applies a thorough and nuanced understanding of the law to make a measurable impact on society. Our core values of diversity and inclusion are vital to achieving justice for all people without bias or discrimination. Our program blends rigorous classroom instruction with extensive practical training. Our faculty members are accomplished attorneys, respected scholars and mentors who represent a broad range of legal specialties. We enjoy robust partnerships with more than 350 externship field sites across the Northeast. We run eight on-campus law clinics and three student-edited scholarly journals. Our competition teams in Moot Court, Mock Trial, and Dispute Resolution regularly win regional tournaments and represent our school at the national level. Our graduates consistently achieve outstanding results on the Connecticut Bar Exam and go on to secure employment in exciting positions that require or prefer a law degree. The School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a proud member of the Association of American Law Schools.
About The Position
Quinnipiac University’s School of Law anticipates hiring three entry-level tenure-track faculty members to start in the fall 2023 semester. Areas of curricular need are projected to include first-year courses in Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, and Property. We welcome applications from candidates interested in devoting a portion of their teaching to one or more of these entry-level courses. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds would enhance the diversity of our faculty.
- Teach assigned courses, advise and mentor students, and evaluate student performance.
- Produce and publish legal scholarship
- Engage with bar groups or other law-related service
- Participate in faculty governance and law school administration
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications must be submitted via e-mail to lawhiring@quinnipiac.edu and include a CV and a letter declaring interest in the position. Applications or inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Associate Dean Jeffrey Cooper, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee.
Consideration of candidates will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until all positions are filled.
Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Please note that the university has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For more information, please visit https://www.qu.edu/health-wellness-and-safety/covid-19-resources/
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Education
JD required
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