Asst/Assoc/Full Professor, Law
William & Mary

Job Info

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Position Number:

F0356W

Position Title:

Asst/Assoc/Full Professor, Law

Unit Mission Statement:

William & Mary Law School provides an exceptional education for tomorrow's lawyers. As the nation's first law school, we maintain an enduring tradition of intellectual and professional excellence. We improve legal systems here and abroad through a commitment to the classroom, influential scholarship, and service to the public. Our students become highly skilled advocates, ready to serve their clients and their communities with thoughtful engagement and unwavering integrity. We recognize the challenges of our history and our responsibility to pursue the realization of justice through the rule of law. Above all, we strive to be a diverse and close-knit community, inclusive in the broadest sense and defined by a shared commitment to the rigorous and open-minded study of the law.

Position Summary:

WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL, in Williamsburg, Virginia, has multiple tenure-track or tenured positions available.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the Law School. The Law School seeks exceptional academic achievement and distinction in the practice of law and/or in prior academic appointments. Considerable weight will be given to teaching potential evaluated, when possible, by considering written reviews of a candidate's teaching. Evidence of a commitment to scholarship, particularly as demonstrated by actual scholarly achievement, will weigh heavily. To evaluate such achievement, candidates' scholarship as well as their academic records will be assessed.

Successful candidates will be appointed as Assistant Professor of Law, Associate Professor of Law, or Professor of Law, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

A J.D. (Juris Doctor) or the equivalent degree is required at time appointment begins.

COMPETENCIES:
Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.
Evidence of success as a teacher or demonstrated potential to succeed in the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Successful experience teaching in the law school environment.

Conditions of Employment:

Department:

3N1000 Law School Faculty Operations

Location:

William & Mary

Job Open Date:

06/12/2024

Review Begin Date:

06/25/2024

Job Close Date:

06/11/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Employment Category:

Faculty

Special Application Instructions:

Candidates must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae for consideration.

Background Check Statement:

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement:

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits Summary Statement:

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

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