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Houck Chair in Environmental Law and McCulloch Chair in Energy Law

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Tulane University
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana

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Houck Chair in Environmental Law and McCulloch Chair in Energy Law

Location:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Open Date:
Aug 27, 2022
Description:

Tulane University Law School invites nominations and applications for a Chair in Environmental Law and a Chair in Energy Law. We seek academic leaders with a record of distinguished scholarship, excellence in teaching, and the demonstrated capacity to direct well-established programs in environmental law and in energy law. The appointments will be made at the level of tenured, full professor. 

The responsibilities of the chair holders include scholarly research and publication; classroom teaching; participation in faculty governance; and serving as directors of the respective centers: Centers for Environmental Law and Center for Energy Law. The chair holders are also expected to be actively engaged with faculty both within the Law School and throughout the University; together with other chairs and senior faculty, providing leadership for integrative research activities; significant engagement with academic institutions and professional organizations in environmental and energy law and related areas of law. The chair holders are expected to provide leadership in terms of research, curriculum, and public engagement. Tulane Law School, with world-leading strength in environmental, energy, maritime, as well as international and comparative law, provides the chair holders the unique opportunity and support to lead and expand already prominent programs in environmental and energy law.  Competitive salary commensurate with experience.


Qualifications:

The qualifications required for the chairs are:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) and/or Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in Law
  • Broad recognition for scholarly distinction
  • Established publication record
  • Clearly developed long term research agenda
  • Extensive teaching experience  
  • Demonstrated capacity for programmatic leadership   

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should apply through the Interfolio link. Please be prepared to submit your C.V., writing sample, teaching evaluations, and a transcript as part of your application.

All inquiries about the positions should be directed to:

Adeno Addis

W. R. Irby Chair and

W. Ray Forrester Professor of Public and Constitutional Law

Tulane University Law School

aaddis@tulane.edu

Review of applications will begin in the fall and continue until completion.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at 504-865-4748 or email hr@tulane.edu.

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