Open Rank Professor of Law or Lawyering Skills
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Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Open Rank Professor of Law or Lawyering Skills
Position Description
Seattle University School of Law seeks applications for a Tenure Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Law or a Term Faculty Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Lawyering Skills, with expertise in and commitment to teaching legal writing. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.
The successful candidate for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Law position will be responsible for teaching, maintaining an active program of scholarship, and performing university and school service. The successful candidate for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Lawyering Skills position will be responsible for teaching, maintaining an active program of professional growth (including participation in program-related regional, national, or international organizations or centers), and performing university and school service.
Candidates should anticipate an active role in Seattle University's nationally ranked and coordinated Legal Writing program, which provides students with three required semesters of legal writing courses over two years. The first-year course, Legal Writing, Skills, and Values, focuses on the traditional skills of legal research, predictive legal analysis, and legal writing, and it also introduces the lawyering skills of client interviewing and counseling, fact development, and negotiation. In addition, it explores the values of reflection as both a lawyering and academic skill, cultural competence, and development of professional identity. In the second-year course, students learn persuasive writing and oral advocacy at both the trial and appellate levels. Faculty teaching in the program rotate between the two courses.
Our faculty, students, and staff at Seattle University School of Law form a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative community that promotes leadership for a just and humane world. Seattle University prioritizes excellent and inclusive teaching and maintains a flourishing and supportive scholarly culture that encourages faculty members across the curriculum to pursue their individual research interests. The law school's commitment to academic distinction is grounded in our Jesuit Catholic tradition, one that encourages open inquiry, thoughtful reflection, and concern for personal growth. Innovation, creativity, and technological sophistication characterize our rigorous educational program, which prepares lawyers for a wide variety of successful careers in law, business, and public service.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited ABA Institution. Preferred: at least five years' experience inlegal practice.
Foundedin 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on abeautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Ourdiverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolledin undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges.Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.
In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, SeattleUniversity is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty andstaff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity andtreatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability,gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex,sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applicationsfrom, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity ofour educational community.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit materials online at https://www.seattleu.edu/careers. For a Professor of Law position, please include: (1) a cover letter of interest and qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a scholarly agenda, and (5) contact information for three references. For a Professor of Lawyering Skills position, please include: (1) a cover letter of interest and qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) contact information for three references.In your cover letter please indicate whether you are applying for a Professor of Law or Professor of Lawyering Skills position and also explain how you understand, embody, and would contribute to each of the following at Seattle University, devoting one paragraph to each prompt: (1) our 5-year Strategic Plan, Reigniting Our Strategic Directions; (2) our Mission as a Jesuit and Catholic University; (3) our commitment to DEI and Inclusive Academic Excellence; (4) our focus on pedagogy, scholarship, service, and institution building; and (5) our faculty members' role as Teacher-Scholars. Application review will begin September 1, 2024. Open until filled. Although applications must be submitted online via the web portal address just noted, further inquiries about this position can be directed to the co-chair of the hiring committee, Professor Kathryn Boling (kboling@seattleu.edu).
Compensation at a Glance:
Salary Range: $80,000 - $190,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its goodfaith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time ofposting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined basedon factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmentalbudget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and availablemarket information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any otherprotected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirementcontributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a widerange of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from threedifferent medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect yourincome with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for yourfuture with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits,comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additionaldollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%.You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee anddependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with freeaccess to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events.Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure inDecember, and paid sick leave. For more information explore the Benefitswebsite at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/
Position Description
Seattle University School of Law seeks applications for a Tenure Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Law or a Term Faculty Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Lawyering Skills, with expertise in and commitment to teaching legal writing. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.
The successful candidate for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Law position will be responsible for teaching, maintaining an active program of scholarship, and performing university and school service. The successful candidate for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Lawyering Skills position will be responsible for teaching, maintaining an active program of professional growth (including participation in program-related regional, national, or international organizations or centers), and performing university and school service.
Candidates should anticipate an active role in Seattle University's nationally ranked and coordinated Legal Writing program, which provides students with three required semesters of legal writing courses over two years. The first-year course, Legal Writing, Skills, and Values, focuses on the traditional skills of legal research, predictive legal analysis, and legal writing, and it also introduces the lawyering skills of client interviewing and counseling, fact development, and negotiation. In addition, it explores the values of reflection as both a lawyering and academic skill, cultural competence, and development of professional identity. In the second-year course, students learn persuasive writing and oral advocacy at both the trial and appellate levels. Faculty teaching in the program rotate between the two courses.
Our faculty, students, and staff at Seattle University School of Law form a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative community that promotes leadership for a just and humane world. Seattle University prioritizes excellent and inclusive teaching and maintains a flourishing and supportive scholarly culture that encourages faculty members across the curriculum to pursue their individual research interests. The law school's commitment to academic distinction is grounded in our Jesuit Catholic tradition, one that encourages open inquiry, thoughtful reflection, and concern for personal growth. Innovation, creativity, and technological sophistication characterize our rigorous educational program, which prepares lawyers for a wide variety of successful careers in law, business, and public service.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited ABA Institution. Preferred: at least five years' experience inlegal practice.
Foundedin 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on abeautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Ourdiverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolledin undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges.Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.
In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, SeattleUniversity is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty andstaff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity andtreatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability,gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex,sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applicationsfrom, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity ofour educational community.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit materials online at https://www.seattleu.edu/careers. For a Professor of Law position, please include: (1) a cover letter of interest and qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a scholarly agenda, and (5) contact information for three references. For a Professor of Lawyering Skills position, please include: (1) a cover letter of interest and qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) contact information for three references.In your cover letter please indicate whether you are applying for a Professor of Law or Professor of Lawyering Skills position and also explain how you understand, embody, and would contribute to each of the following at Seattle University, devoting one paragraph to each prompt: (1) our 5-year Strategic Plan, Reigniting Our Strategic Directions; (2) our Mission as a Jesuit and Catholic University; (3) our commitment to DEI and Inclusive Academic Excellence; (4) our focus on pedagogy, scholarship, service, and institution building; and (5) our faculty members' role as Teacher-Scholars. Application review will begin September 1, 2024. Open until filled. Although applications must be submitted online via the web portal address just noted, further inquiries about this position can be directed to the co-chair of the hiring committee, Professor Kathryn Boling (kboling@seattleu.edu).
Compensation at a Glance:
Salary Range: $80,000 - $190,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its goodfaith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time ofposting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined basedon factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmentalbudget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and availablemarket information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any otherprotected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirementcontributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a widerange of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from threedifferent medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect yourincome with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for yourfuture with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits,comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additionaldollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%.You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee anddependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with freeaccess to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events.Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure inDecember, and paid sick leave. For more information explore the Benefitswebsite at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/