Post Doctoral Fellow in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (38888)

Position Summary

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ( NIU ) COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Post-Doctoral Fellow . The position is a two-year fellowship, starting in the 2022 – 2023 academic year. The Fellow will be expected to develop a scholarly agenda in one or more of the following areas: law and gender and/or sexuality, feminist legal theory, race and the law, civil rights, and family law. In addition, the Fellow will be expected to teach one law course for each year of the fellowship, which will be cross listed with a course offered at the Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality. Duties include an ability to engage in high quality research and teaching, as well as being an active participant in law school and university service, including the mentoring and advising of students in related fields. We especially encourage applications by those who are underrepresented in their academic fields. The University of committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ethnicity, race, gender, and gender identity and expression. The law school’s mission statement can be found here:
https://www.niu.edu/law/about/mission-statement.shtml

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or J.D. degree (awarded at the time of the commencement of the fellowship). Applicants must possess an ability to engage in high quality research and teaching, as well as an ability to be an active participant in law school and university service, including the mentoring and advising of students in related fields. Finally, applicants must have a strong interest in engaging with both the College of Law and NIU’s Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or J.D. degree (awarded at the time of the commencement of the fellowship). Applicants must possess an ability to engage in high quality research and teaching, as well as an ability to be an active participant in law school and university service, including the mentoring and advising of students in related fields. Finally, applicants must have a strong interest in engaging with both the College of Law and NIU’s Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : We are particularly interested in candidates with (1) successful teaching experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a productive team and (2) experience engaging in academic or extramural activities related to diversity issues and experience mentoring and/or tutoring students from diverse backgrounds.

List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to the performance of this position.

Ability to engage in high quality research and teaching; an ability to be an active participant in law school and university service; and ability to mentor and advise students in related fields.

Physical Demands

General Office

Earn Type

Salary

Representation

Non-Union

Link to Department Homepage

https://www.niu.edu/law

Posting Date

02/15/2022

Closing Date

Priority Review Date

03/18/2022

Working Hours

8-4:30

Starting Salary

$50,000 annually

Application Procedures

Special Instructions for Applicants

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : For full consideration, applications should visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/61648 to apply and upload a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references by March 18, 2022. Please direct any questions to Yolanda M. King, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Law, at yking@niu.edu . Applications received after March 18, 2022, are welcomed, but will be considered as needed. The position is contingent upon budget approval. A pre-employment background check is required.

EEO Statement

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/61648

Is Background Check Required

Yes

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity ( AAEO ) at ada@niu.edu .

Safety Information

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
4. List of References
5. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Optional Documents

1. Other #2
2. Diversity Statement