Open Rank - Evidence Trial & Practice

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Company: University of New Mexico

Location: Albuquerque, NM 87121

Description:

Open Rank - Evidence Trial & Practice

Posting Number
req30883

Employment Type
Faculty

Faculty Type
Open Rank

Hiring Department
School of Law (588A)

Academic Location
School of Law

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary
The University of New Mexico ("UNM") Schoolof Law invites applications for a faculty position teaching Evidence, Trial Practice, andrelated topics. This faculty position is a full-timetenured or tenure-track position starting in Fall 2025. Entry-level andexperienced teachers are encouraged to apply. We seekcandidates with scholarly distinction or promise, as well as a commitment toexcellence in teaching.

Offering a J.D. degree, the UNM School of Law isnationally recognized for innovative classes that combine law practice skillstraining with doctrinal instruction and a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Ourfaculty is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse faculties in thecountry and our student body is similarly diverse.
We value candidates from variedbackgrounds and perspectives in order to enhance student learning and thefaculty's mission of research, teaching, service, and community engagement inNew Mexico, the United States, and the world. Women, underrepresented racialand ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, people who attended lawschool later in their careers, people from rural origins, first-generationcollege graduates, veterans, and groups historically marginalized in Americanlife are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent legal degree

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two years of post-J.D. legal work experience
  • Demonstrated scholarly research and writing ability
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching in diverse settings
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other faculty members or other professional colleagues
  • Demonstrated commitment to service
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equality, inclusion, and student success


Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
All applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of references to the University of New Mexico Jobs website.
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 9/27/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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