Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, Justice and Society
- Employer
- Washington and Lee University
- Location
- Lexington
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- Professional Fields, Law & Legal Studies
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, Justice and Society
Washington and Lee University: Law, Justice, and Society
Location: Lexington, VA
Open Date: Feb 28, 2025
Deadline:
Description
Washington and Lee University invites applications for a one-semester visiting assistant professor in the Law, Justice & Society Program at Washington and Lee University for Fall Term 2025. The person hired will teach two sections of the program's gateway course, LJS 101: "Introduction to Law, Justice, and Society" (maximum class size 25 students per section), plus a seminar on a topic (to be chosen in consultation with the LJS faculty) that is related to the instructor's expertise. The position is full-time for Fall Term only, and is eligible for benefits (which can extend for the entire academic year).
Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University's mission and Strategic Plan.
Qualifications
Applicants should have completed a doctorate in political science, government, or another field pertinent to the intersection of law, justice, and society. Advanced doctoral students may be considered. Prior undergraduate teaching experience is an essential qualification.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a letter summarizing scholarly expertise and teaching experience, a sample syllabus for an introductory course in "law, justice, and society," and a transcript of graduate work. Applications should be submitted through Interfolio, at http://apply.interfolio.com/164358. Review of applications will begin March 10, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact Timothy Lubin, head of the LJS Program at lubint@wlu.edu.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/164358
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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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 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.
Washington and Lee is a welcoming, friendly, and mutually supportive community. Our students, faculty, and staff prize the trusting, respectful, and civil environment on our campus. We are united by our mission, diverse in our thinking, perspectives, and interests, and devoted to each other and to W&L. The university is committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, backgrounds, points of view, and interests.
- Telephone
- 5404588355
- Location
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204 W. Washington St
Lexington
VA
24450
United States
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