Position Information

　　Proposed Faculty Rank Associate Professor, Professor of Law

　　Department 00096 - College of Law - Dean

　　City Salt Lake City, UT

　　Track Tenure Track

　　New Position to Begin 7/1/2024

　　Details

　　The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor (tenure track) or Professor of Law (tenured). Qualifications for the positions include a M.L.S, J.D., LLM , and/or S.J.D., a strong academic record, proven or potential scholarly merit, and proven or potential teaching distinction. The Committee will look for someone who can teach in two of the MLS subject matter areas, specifically the following areas (listed in alphabetical order): (1) Business and IP in the Modern Economy; (2) Contracts in the Modern Economy; (3) Conflict and Legal Crisis Management; (4) Criminal Law for MLS Students; (5) Family Law; (6) Government, Private Property, and Land Use; (7) Labor and Employment; (8) Legal Ethics in the Provision and Management of Legal Services; (9) Legal Research and Writing for Non-Lawyers; (10) The Regulatory System; and (11) Understanding Cases, Statutes, and Legislation. The College of Law seeks candidates with teaching interests related to our Master of Legal Studies degree, as the successful candidate will primarily teach in the Master of Legal Studies program. Instruction in the MLS Program requires teaching every other Saturday during the academic year.

　　EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

　　The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

　　Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

　　The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

　　To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

　　Director/ Title IX Coordinator

　　Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

　　135 Park Building

　　Salt Lake City, UT 84112

　　801-581-8365

　　[email protected]

　　Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

　　For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

　　To inquire about this posting, email:[email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.

　　Notice

　　The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

　　This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

　　Special Instructions for Candidates

　　Required Documents to Upload:

　　Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeOpen Date 12/08/2023

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Requisition Number PRN01152CF

　　Type Faculty