Instructional Professor of Legal Research and Writing, Non-Tenure Track, August 2023

General Information

Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law invites applications for a non-tenure track Instructional Assistant / Associate or Full Professor of Legal Research and Writing beginning in August 2023. We welcome applications from entry level or more experienced candidates for the position.

Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the Fowler School of Law. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. The Fowler School of Law provides a personalized, rigorous and practice-focused approach to legal education that prepares our graduates to make a lasting difference in their communities. More information is available at https://www.chapman.edu/law/index.aspx

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Qualifications

A JD degree from an ABA accredited law school is required. In addition, applicants should be admitted to at least one state bar and have a superior law school academic record, legal practice experience and demonstrable writing abilities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching legal research and writing courses, including courses designed to assist those students who need more focused attention on writing skills. The individual also will be expected to assist with the development of writing projects and the implementation of writing and advocacy competitions for first-year law students.

Contact Information

The appointments committee will participate in the 2022 AALS Faculty Appointments Register. We will contact selected candidates to apply and interview. We anticipate remote initial interviews. Additional information about the law school is available at https://www.chapman.edu/law/index.aspx.

Please send letters of interest to Henry S. Noyes, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, via e-mail at lawfacultyappointments@chapman.edu. We welcome applications from entry level or more experienced candidate for the position. Please use “Legal Research and Writing Position” as the email subject line.

Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. This position is subject to final budget approval.

Download a copy of the Chapman Faculty Application for Employment here.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

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