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Professor of Law (open rank)

Employer
University of San Diego
Location
San Diego

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Professional Fields, Law & Legal Studies
Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Professor of Law (open rank)

Posting #: 1369
Position Status: Faculty, Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: School of Law, Faculty

Position Title & Department:

Assistant Professor of Law/Professor of LawPosting #

1369

Department Description:

University of San Diego School of Law. Recognized for the excellence of its faculty, curriculum and clinical programs.

Detailed Description:

The University of San Diego School of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenured and tenure-track positions beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year. We seek applications from candidates with scholarly distinction or promise and a commitment to excellence in teaching.

Job Requirements:

Applicants should have a JD, PhD or equivalent degree and a record of high academic achievement.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Posting Salary:

Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

Special Application Instructions:All candidates, including those who have registered with the AALS Faculty Appointments Register, must complete an online application. Click 'Apply Now' to complete our online application.

Applications must include in pdf format: a curriculum vitae, a research agenda, a list of teaching preferences grouped by preferred subjects and secondary subjects, and three (3) references, including names and contact information.

For full consideration, applicants should apply by October 15, 2019, although we recommend that you submit your materials as soon as possible.

Please direct questions to Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at lawdean@sandiego.edu.

If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu
Additional Details:

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

Advertised: July 17, 2019 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: October 15, 2019 Pacific Daylight Time

Organization

The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.

Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. In less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single, unwavering expectation: academic excellence.

USD offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university adds depth to education by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.

Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate curious minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on topic. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.

To complement this instruction, the university's Honors program provides a challenging curriculum for USD's uniquely motivated students. The university also holds memberships in several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.

While intellectual growth is key, USD adds depth to the education experience by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. An active faith community invites widespread student participation. In the classroom, study is accompanied by an examination of ethics and values University of San Diego students inquire freely and challenge ideas, exercise moral, spiritual and social judgment, serve others, and contemplate social justice in their lives and in their chosen fields. These students are truly educated. These students achieve excellence.

Students, faculty and staff are active members of the community, volunteering time and expertise, fostering friendships, and working to preserve the region’s unique character. With a population of more than 7,500 students and approximately 2,000 employees, the university impacts the life of the area economically, politically and socially. In turn, the university welcomes the community to participate in campus life, through classes, special events, sports, forums and tours.

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