Assistant or Associate Professor of Law (September 2019)
- Employer
- Washington and Lee University
- Location
- Lexington, Virginia
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Law & Legal Studies
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location:
Lexington, Virginia
Open Date:
Sep 6, 2019
Close Date:
Nov 1, 2019
Description:
The Washington and Lee University School of Law seeks to hire a faculty member with research and teaching interests in the fields of civil procedure, federal courts, employment discrimination law and/or labor law. Our school is excited to advance our trajectory of outstanding scholarship and teaching with a new hire. In addition to this subject-matter focus, we look for an individual who will embrace and meaningfully contribute to our close-knit, collegial, and intellectually vibrant community.
We warmly invite applications for a position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Law beginning July 1, 2020, and we are particularly focused on lateral candidates with between 2-4 years of experience. In all cases, candidates for the position must demonstrate a record of excellence in both teaching and scholarship.
A central aspect of the mission of our Law School is to promote a diverse and collaborative intellectual community. To do so, we continually strive to foster an inclusive campus community, one which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of identity. To further our mission, we are committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and student body. In that regard, we welcome candidates from members of communities that are traditionally under-represented in the legal profession and academia.
Qualifications:
A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent is required. We are particularly focused on lateral candidates with between 2-4 years of experience. In all cases, candidates for the position must demonstrate a record of excellence in both teaching and scholarship.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit the following materials electronically at http://apply.interfolio.com/68071: a cover letter describing their interest in the position, a current curriculum vitae, a research agenda, and a list of references. Please address these materials to Prof. C. Elizabeth Belmont of the Faculty Appointments Committee. Additionally, please feel free to reach out to her with any questions you may have. Her contact information is:
Professor C. Elizabeth Belmont
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Lewis Hall 234
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8560
belmontb@wlu.edu
All inquiries will be treated as confidential.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Organization
About W&L
Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in
Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts
curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and
a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations,
all in the service of the university’s mission.
With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,860, our small size enables students to
find mentors and develop personal relationships across campus. W&L is committed to
institutional citizenship. We regard liberal arts education as an important public good, of value
not only to our students and alumni, but also to the larger communities in which we live.
Our Mission
W&L provides a liberal arts education that develops students’ capacity to think freely, critically,
and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be
prepared for lifelong learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others,
and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society.
Our Community
W&L is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and is located in the scenic
Shenandoah Valley. We are a modern university located on a beautiful and historically
significant campus.
Our most valuable asset is the quality of our vibrant and welcoming community. Our faculty are
devoted teachers and scholars who uphold the highest academic standards and take a personal
interest in the lives of their students. Our staff takes pride in knowing that each individual
makes important contributions to the success of the university. Our alumni are extraordinarily
loyal and generous to their alma mater.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion affirms that diverse perspectives and
backgrounds enhance our community. The university is committed to the recruitment,
enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points
of view, interests, and identities.
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