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University of Utah

Associate Professor of Law

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank

Associate Professor

Department

00096 - College of Law - Dean

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Tenure Track

New Position to Begin

7/1/2025

Details

The University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law is excited to invite applications for the inaugural Wagner/Holbrook Presidential Endowed Chair in Negotiation. This inaugural endowed chair will have the opportunity to conduct impactful scholarly work and teaching with an emphasis on negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. This inaugural endowed chair is an entry level tenure track position at the rank of Associate Professor of Law beginning in the academic year of 2025-2026. Qualifications for the position include a J.D., S.J.D., or Ph.D., a strong academic record, capacity for scholarly merit, and proven or potential teaching distinction.

Utah Law is among the top law schools in the nation and is located in the heart of Salt Lake City — a dynamic, growing hub for legal practice, tech, health care, and other industries. Utah Law is just minutes from downtown Salt Lake, where multinational and local firms stand next to the Utah State Capitol and both federal and state courts. The University of Utah is now the highest-ranked public college in the West, according to the Wall Street Journal’s latest round of rankings of U.S. universities. Recognized as a top-tier research institution dedicated to innovation and discovery, the University of Utah is leading the way in research that impacts our global community. Recently haled as the best state in the nation, Utah’s outdoor recreation is legendary with world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and more at your fingertips.

Interested persons should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of references.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly 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 ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Required Documents to Upload:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

List of References

Open Date

08/02/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Requisition Number

PRN01255CF

Type

Faculty

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