Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Law

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Law

Company: Drexel University


Description: About Drexel UniversityLocated in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this for more information.Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in LawJob no: 504686
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement
Categories: Drexel University, Kline School of LawJob SummaryThe Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law invites applications from entry-level as well as pre- and early-tenure lateral candidates for one full-time, tenured/tenure-track position expected to begin in fall 2025. While we have needs in many curricular and research areas, we have particular needs in environmental law, international law, legal methods, criminal procedure, evidence, tax, private law, and required first year subjects.The law school was founded in 2006, and has quickly been recognized for its successes, rising over 50 places in US News to its current rank of #75. In addition to their research profile, law school faculty are highly visible in the national press.Essential Functions

• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of significant scholarly achievement and commitment to excellent teaching.
• Tenure stream faculty are expected to engage in significant research and demonstrate educational, methodological, or practice backgrounds that add vitality to their work.
• Drexel University and the law school are committed to cross-campus collaboration and research that extends beyond disciplinary borders, with a strong interest in Law and Society research.

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of law related experience
• Law Degree – J.D. or its equivalent
• Candidates for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level must have a strong record of scholarship and extensive experience teaching and mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with teaching experience and a scholarship track record are preferred

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information
This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’sSpecial Instructions to the Applicant
To apply, please submit a cover letter, research and diversity statements, and curriculum vitae (with references).A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.Questions can be directed to the Faculty Appointments Chair David S. Cohen.#LI-HybridAdvertised: Feb 14 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Apr 30 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Salary:

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:53:03 GMT


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