job opening in NYC

St. John's University School of Law has a full-time position available for
an Assistant Professor of Legal Writing, starting in August 2010. 

St. John's seeks individuals with strong interest and competencies in
teaching legal research and writing.  Candidates should have excellent
academic records (including a J.D. or its equivalent).  Teaching experience,
scholarship, and practice experience as a lawyer would be viewed favorably.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names of
three references, writing sample and teaching evaluations (if available) to:
   
Professor Robert A. Ruescher
Coordinator, Legal Writing Program  
St. John's University School of Law
8000 Utopia Parkway
Jamaica, NY 11439

Position type: The position may lead to successive long-term contracts of
five or more years.

Faculty Vote: The person hired will be permitted to vote in faculty meetings.

Salary: The school anticipates paying an annual academic year base salary in
the range of $80,000 to $85000. 
 
Students Per Semester: The person hired will teach legal writing each
semester to a total number of students in the range of 36 to 45.

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