A national leader in experiential and interdisciplinary legal education, theUniversity of Denver Sturm College of Law is widely regarded as one of thenation's most innovative and ascendant law schools. The law school featuresa community of nationally recognized scholar-teachers, an outstandingstudent body, an accomplished and highly professional staff, and roughly17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business,government, public interest, and other professional domains. Located in abeautiful and economically vibrant metropolitan area, the Sturm College ofLaw supports a full-time JD program, a part-time weekend JD program, arange of pioneering Master's programs, and a set of esteemed specialtyprograms - including an internationally recognized Animal Law Program.

　　Position Summary

　　The Animal Law Program at the Sturm College of Law is the only animal lawprogram in the Rocky Mountain West. Among its goals, the Program seeks totrain the next generation of advocates to protect the well-being of non-humananimals in the United States and around the world. The Program also publishesand disseminates high-quality, interdisciplinary research designed tocatalyze beneficial change in law and public policy, in the service ofprotecting animals.

　　Working under the supervision of the Director of the Animal Law Program, andcollaborating with the Faculty Research Liaison and other faculty researchlibrarians within the Westminster Law Library, the Research Fellow willundertake research focused on three projects:

　　1) Developing a research guide to the field of animal law and relatedinterdisciplinary studies designed for researchers in the United States andaround the world;

　　2) Creating a digest that identifies key scholarly contributions to thefield of animal law and animal studies; and

　　3) Compiling a state-level compendium of animal laws and articulating anassociated protocol designed to keep the resource current.

　　This is a one-year grant-funded position, with the possibility of renewalfor an additional year, subject to available grant funding.

　　Essential Functions

　　Collaborate with the Director of the Animal Law Program, the FacultyResearch Liaison, and faculty research librarians within the Westminster LawLibrary to undertake high-quality in-depth legal research on the identifiedprojects.Actively participate in the programmatic activities of the Animal Law Program.Undertake additional research and collaboration as appropriate.

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Strong and creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategicplanning skillsA high degree of professionalismThe ability to function in a high-paced, collaborative work environment

　　Required Qualifications

　　A JD or equivalent law degreeExcellent legal research and writing skills

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　A Master's degree in Library and Information ScienceExperience with state-level legislative researchFamiliarity with the field of animal law

　　Work ScheduleNormal hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.Some evening and occasional weekend hours are required.

　　Application DeadlineFor best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00p.m. (MST) January 10, 2024.

　　Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Onlyapplications submitted online will be accepted.

　　Salary Grade Number:The salary grade for the position is 11.

　　Salary Range:The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000

　　The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents itsgood faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at thetime of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than theposted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate willbe determined based on factors such as the qualifications of th selectedcandidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equityconsiderations, and available market information, but not based on acandidate's sex or any other protected status.

　　Benefits:The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical,dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. TheUniversity of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who wantto make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.