Assistant Professor, Law (3 positions)

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW in Spokane, WA seeks applicants for up to three entry-level full-time tenure-track positions as Assistant Professor beginning in the Fall 2022. Our curricular needs include a variety of first-year, required, and elective courses, including Civil Procedure, Complex Litigation, and E-Discovery; Constitutional Law, Employment Discrimination, Federal Courts, Health Law, and Indian Law; Contracts, Antitrust, and other Business Law courses with an emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility; and academic support or bar preparation courses taught in conjunction with doctrinal courses. Gonzaga Law embraces a unified faculty model, in which all faculty members are supported as scholars in all subject matter areas and have the opportunity to teach experiential, clinical, academic support, or bar preparation courses if desired. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to be an outstanding teacher, a commitment to service, and excellent scholarly potential, particularly in alignment with Gonzaga Law’s two academic Centers – the Center for Civil & Human Rights and the Center for Law, Ethics & Commerce. For Gonzaga University School of Law’s mission and diversity statements, please visit https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-law/about/mission-vision

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS include Juris Doctor or equivalent degree earned from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent by the hire date of July 1, 2022; demonstrated record of academic achievement; evidence of scholarly research agenda and potential for scholarly excellence; superior recommendations; and demonstrated record of excellent teaching or an ability to become an excellent teacher.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS include one law review publication or its equivalent; six months experience teaching at a law school or in a legal clinical setting; scholarly and/or professional alignment with our Center for Civil & Human Rights and/or Center for Law, Ethics & Commerce; twelve months experience practicing law in one or more areas of our current curricular needs; demonstrated teaching effectiveness including responding to the academic needs of learners from underrepresented communities and those with diverse backgrounds; excellence in interpersonal communication, leadership, collaboration, innovation, and organizational skills; and commitment to collegiality, evidence of self-awareness, and appreciation for humor, including the ability to laugh at one’s self.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Instructional Duties

• teach law school courses in areas of expertise, including Civil Procedure, Complex Litigation, and E-Discovery; Constitutional Law, Employment Discrimination, Federal Courts, Health Law, and Indian Law; Contracts, Antitrust, and other Business Law courses;

• plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction for law students;

• supervise and advise students enrolled in self-directed legal research and writing projects; and
• engage with student advisees to plan their law school curriculum.

• Contribute to the intellectual exchange of ideas, enrich teaching, and educate the profession about the law.
• Engage in continuing professional development as a member of the academic community, including through working with Gonzaga Law’s Center for Civil & Human Rights and the Center for Law, Ethics & Commerce.
• Significant publication is required of this position. Professional development as a scholar may also include:
  • presentations to academic, professional, and community groups;
  • participation in activities of regional, national, or international professional organizations;
  • participation in workshops or seminars; and
  • selection for grants, fellowships, and awards.

Devote substantial time to non-teaching activities essential to the operation of a law school committed to excellence.  Responsibilities may include:

• attending meetings of the law faculty;
• being actively involved in law school and University committees;
• advising law students;
• maintaining regular office hours;
• performing service to the University and to the public;
• complying with ABA and University policies; and
• cooperating with the school’s efforts to comply with applicable law.

To apply or view the complete position description, please visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs . To apply, please visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs . Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit the following: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness and experience creating and maintaining an inclusive learning environment, and (4) a list of three references. Candidates may, at their option, also upload a research agenda and statement of teaching philosophy.  Additionally, finalists will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references to provide confidential letters of recommendation.  Inquiries about the position may be directed to the Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, Professor Agnieszka McPeak, at lawfacultyhiring@gonzaga.edu ; however, the applicant must apply directly to Gonzaga University, Office of Human Resources. The position closes on September 1, 2021 at midnight, PST. However, for priority consideration, please apply by July 22, 2021 at midnight, PST. For assistance with your online application, please contact Human Resources at 509-313-5996.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.