George Mason University
Assistant Professor of Law
George Mason University, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Assistant Professor of LawJob ID:
10001293Location:
Arlington, VADepartment:
Antonin Scalia Law SchoolClassification:
9-month Instructional FacultyJob Category:
Instructional FacultyJob Type:
Full-TimeWorkplace Type:
On Site RequiredSalary:
Salary commensurate with education and experienceCriminal Background Check:
YesAbout the Department:Scalia Law recently achieved its highest ranking in U.S. News. We are ranked #28 among all law schools, #2 among law schools in the D.C. area, and #2 among law schools in Virginia. This achievement follows two remarkable fundraising successes: gifts totaling $30 million, which named the law school in honor of the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and a bequest of more than $50 million from the late Judge Allison M. Rouse and Mrs. Dorothy B. Rouse.About the Position:George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School invites applications for entry-level faculty positions to begin August 2025. We seek applications from the very best candidates in all fields of law who will excel as scholars and teachers and who will participate with vigor in our intellectual and scholarly community. We are committed to freedom of academic inquiry, respectful debate, and the exchange of ideas.Responsibilities:Teaching: Prepares for classes, available for consultation regarding the classes, assesses student performance in the classes, and remains current in subjects taught in accordance with ABA law school accreditation standards.Scholarship: Engages in research and scholarship through original contributions that advance the Law School's disciplines.Service: Engages in service to the Law School and University community, participates in the governance of the Law School, and provides service to the profession.Required Qualifications:Terminal degree in a related field; applicants must hold at least one of the following degrees: J.D., LL.M., J.S.D., S.J.D., Ph.D., or D.Phil;Some experience with legal scholarship that includes published or in-progress scholarly works;Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and interest in one or more areas of law;Exceptional research and writing abilities;Highly developed analytical skills;Excellent verbal and presentation skills.Preferred Qualifications:Some previous teaching/instructional experience in an institution of higher education;Prior clerkship and/or law practice experience;Prior policy work;Prior experience with interdisciplinary scholarship;Some knowledge of economics or application of economic principles to law.Instructions to Applicants:For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Assistant Professor of Law
at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/ . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a CV.Informal expressions of interest may be directed to the Chair of the Faculty Selection Committee, Professor Thomas Gallanis, at tgallani@gmu.edu.The Committee will start reviewing applications on July 3, 2024, and will continue reviewing applications until all positions are filled.Posting Open Date:
June 17, 2024For Full Consideration, Apply by:
July 2, 2024Open Until Filled?:
Yes
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10001293Location:
Arlington, VADepartment:
Antonin Scalia Law SchoolClassification:
9-month Instructional FacultyJob Category:
Instructional FacultyJob Type:
Full-TimeWorkplace Type:
On Site RequiredSalary:
Salary commensurate with education and experienceCriminal Background Check:
YesAbout the Department:Scalia Law recently achieved its highest ranking in U.S. News. We are ranked #28 among all law schools, #2 among law schools in the D.C. area, and #2 among law schools in Virginia. This achievement follows two remarkable fundraising successes: gifts totaling $30 million, which named the law school in honor of the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and a bequest of more than $50 million from the late Judge Allison M. Rouse and Mrs. Dorothy B. Rouse.About the Position:George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School invites applications for entry-level faculty positions to begin August 2025. We seek applications from the very best candidates in all fields of law who will excel as scholars and teachers and who will participate with vigor in our intellectual and scholarly community. We are committed to freedom of academic inquiry, respectful debate, and the exchange of ideas.Responsibilities:Teaching: Prepares for classes, available for consultation regarding the classes, assesses student performance in the classes, and remains current in subjects taught in accordance with ABA law school accreditation standards.Scholarship: Engages in research and scholarship through original contributions that advance the Law School's disciplines.Service: Engages in service to the Law School and University community, participates in the governance of the Law School, and provides service to the profession.Required Qualifications:Terminal degree in a related field; applicants must hold at least one of the following degrees: J.D., LL.M., J.S.D., S.J.D., Ph.D., or D.Phil;Some experience with legal scholarship that includes published or in-progress scholarly works;Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and interest in one or more areas of law;Exceptional research and writing abilities;Highly developed analytical skills;Excellent verbal and presentation skills.Preferred Qualifications:Some previous teaching/instructional experience in an institution of higher education;Prior clerkship and/or law practice experience;Prior policy work;Prior experience with interdisciplinary scholarship;Some knowledge of economics or application of economic principles to law.Instructions to Applicants:For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Assistant Professor of Law
at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/ . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a CV.Informal expressions of interest may be directed to the Chair of the Faculty Selection Committee, Professor Thomas Gallanis, at tgallani@gmu.edu.The Committee will start reviewing applications on July 3, 2024, and will continue reviewing applications until all positions are filled.Posting Open Date:
June 17, 2024For Full Consideration, Apply by:
July 2, 2024Open Until Filled?:
Yes
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