The George Washington University Law School may make one full-time appointment
to the position of Associate Professor of Legal Research and Writing. The position is
non-tenure accruing and non-clinical. The Associate Professor of Legal Research and
Writing will teach in the first-year Legal Research and Writing Program. The Associate
Professor also will have significant administrative responsibilities, including, in
coordination with the Director of Legal Research and Writing: (1) development and
oversight of the 1L curriculum, and (2) shared oversight and management of the adjunct
professors and teaching assistants who participate in the Program.
Job Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree or an advanced degree in a
relevant field and have relevant experience. Applicants should have an outstanding
academic record, excellent legal research and writing skills, and demonstrated
administrative or management experience. Applicants should also have four or more
years of experience in a clerkship and/or in law practice and two or more years of
teaching experience. Applicants also must demonstrate the ability to work
collaboratively within a coordinated program structure.
Application Procedure:
Applications are now being accepted and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please complete an online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/27819 and
upload a cover letter that summarizes your qualifications and a current curriculum vitae,
including a list of references. Applicants may also apply through the AALS Faculty
Appointments Register (http://www.aals.org/services_recruitment.php).
Only complete applications submitted either through AALS or GW’s online system will
be considered. Review of applications will begin on August 21, 2015, and continue until
the position is filled. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a
standard background screening.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that
does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Position Type:
Faculty Vote:
Salary:
Students:
Non-tenure accruing, non-clinical
Yes, except on personnel matters
$100,000, or by negotiation with the Dean.
12-28, plus significant administration.