Lecturer, Law and Justice

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Job Title
Lecturer, Law and Justice

Posting Number
P0933F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The undergraduate program in Law and Justice ( LAWJ ) at Auburn University invites applications for a lecturer position to begin August 16, 2023. This position is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position, and is eligible for annual renewal based upon job performance, need, and availability of funding. Summer teaching may be required and will provide additional compensation.
The lecturer will be dedicated entirely to effective teaching and program coordination and will not be required to develop, pursue, or maintain an independent research agenda. The lecturer will be reviewed annually by the department head. Based on department and university guidelines, the lecturer will be eligible for promotion to Senior Lecturer.
Lecturers teach 4 three-credit hour classes each semester. Those classes include undergraduate courses in the following areas: Introduction to the Legal Profession, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Legal Research and Writing, Torts, and other courses that students may encounter in their first year in law school. Other areas of need include election law and administrative law. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop additional law-related courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Required qualifications include a JD or PhD in a law-related field at the time employment begins (ABDs who will complete the doctoral degree within one year of hire will also be considered); demonstrated teaching experience and skill; fluency in English; and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected. To apply, please visit
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/32585 .
Candidates are required to submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vita, contact information for three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations (if available), and an official transcript of all graduate work.

Direct questions to Dr. Steven P. Brown, LAWJ Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University, AL, 36849-5208. Email: polisci@auburn.edu.

“Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples” http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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