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Two Faculty Openings At the Personal Financial Planning Department At Texas Tech University

The Texas Tech Personal Financial Planning Department has two faculty openings available for qualified individuals to start in the Fall of 2013. Both the positions are tenure track positions. Provided below are links to each a flier that lists the qualifications needed for each of the positions.

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Texas Tech University Seeks President

The Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System invites nominations and applications for the position of President of Texas Tech University.

The President is the chief executive officer of Texas Tech University and is responsible for the executive management of its operations. The President provides overall leadership in the planning and management of the academic, research, international, athletic, service, fiscal, administrative, operational and auxiliary enterprise mission of Texas Tech.

The President is appointed by the Chancellor (the chief executive officer of the Texas Tech University System), with the prior approval of the Board of Regents of the System ("Board"). The President reports directly to the Chancellor, and the performance of the President is evaluated annually by the Chancellor, with a report of the evaluation provided to the Board for concurrence or modification.

Inquiries, applications and nominations may be submitted electronically in total confidence. The 17-member search committee is chaired by Texas Tech University System Board of Regents Chair Jerry E. Turner of Blanco, TX.

Review of applications will begin immediately, with applications accepted until the position is filled, but applications should be submitted no later than November 21, 2012 in order to assure full consideration by the Search Committee. Application materials (to include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of five references, who will not be contacted without permission) must be electronically submitted (in MS Word or PDF format) to PresTTU@agbsearch.com.

Follow this link for more information about the position.

University of Richmond Seeks T&E Professor

The University of Richmond School of Law is looking to hire a tenure-track faculty member in the area of wills and trusts.

Entry level candidates should have outstanding academic credentials and show superb promise for top-notch scholarship.

Lateral candidates should have a superb record of scholarship and teaching.

Applications and inquiries may be directed to Professor Corinna Lain, Chair of Faculty Appointments, at lawfacultyapp@richmond.edu.

University of Wyoming seeks T & E professor

The University of Wyoming College of Law invites applications for two full-time faculty positions. Each position will be tenure-track with duties commencing in the fall of 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to be assured full consideration, candidates should submit their materials by October 1, 2012. The College of Law is particularly interested in applicants with experience or interest in courses including trusts and estates, federal income taxation, taxation of business entities, gift and estate taxation, estate planning, estate planning practicum, business organizations (corporations and agency and partnership), business planning, and possibly contracts. We welcome applications from entry-level and experienced teachers. Applicants for this position should hold, at a minimum, a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, have distinguished academic credentials, relevant legal experience, and a demonstrated commitment to outstanding teaching, service, research and scholarship.

The University of Wyoming is committed to diversity and endorses principles of affirmative action. We acknowledge that diversity enriches and sustains our scholarship and promotes equal access to our educational mission. We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Wyoming is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve that goal, upon hire we conduct background investigations on prospective employees prior to commencing employment.

Applicants should submit a resume along with a cover letter that addresses how the applicant's experience meets the job requirements listed above to: Professor Diane Courselle, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of Wyoming College of Law, Dept. 3035, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071. Electronic submissions will be accepted at dcoursel@uwyo.edu.

University of Montana School of Law Seeks Taxation Professor

The University of Montana School of Law invites applications for tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Law position for Taxation law.

The position is a ten-month contract beginning fall semester 2013.

To view full job descriptions, minimum requirements needed, and to apply, go to http://university-montana-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/.   ADA/EOE/AA/Veterans Preference.

Texas Tech seeks Personal Financial Planning professor

The Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas is seeking a professor for its Personal Financial Planning program.  This person would:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses as required for the CFP core curriculum
• Direct graduate student research primarily at the doctoral level
• Conduct and publish research in refereed scholarly journals
• Obtain external research funding
• Counsel and mentor students
• Work with industry partnerships
• Serve on Department, College, and University committees
• Participate in professional and community activities

For more details and the application procedure, follow this link.

University of Montana School of Law Seeks Tax Professor

The University of Montana School of Law invites applications for a tenure-track ssistant Professor of Law in tax law.

The position is a ten-month contract beginning fall semester 2012.

Starting salary: $72,000 - $74,000.

To view full job description, minimum requirements needed, and to apply, go to http://university-montana-hr.silkroad.com/epostings.

ADA/EOE/AA/Veterans’ Preference.

Elon University School of Law Seeks T&E and Property Professors

Elon University School of Law invites applications for tenure-track or visiting faculty positions for appointments to begin in August 2011.  Our principal needs are in the areas of property law and/or wills, trusts, and estates.  We may also attempt this year to fill needs in environmental law, real estate transactions and finance, transactional skills, or legislation and legislative drafting, as well as other areas.  We will consider both entry-level and junior or senior lateral candidates for these positions, though there is a preference for candidates who have at least some teaching experience and who have demonstrated strong potential for scholarship.  We will also consider senior lateral candidates who teach in a wider range of subject areas than those listed.

The law school, now in its fifth year, is provisionally approved, and plans to seek full ABA approval this year and AALS membership at the earliest opportunity.  Elon Law is located in downtown Greensboro, close to Federal and state courts, city and county government buildings, and a variety of cultural and historic attractions.  The main campus of Elon University is one-half hour to the east.  More than 40,000 college and university students in Greensboro create a vibrant intellectual and cultural community. 

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer, and the law school actively seeks a diverse faculty.  Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents to the chair of the faculty recruitment committee - Professor Howard Katz, Elon University School of Law, 201 North Greene Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401 - or email to hkatz@elon.edu.

Texas Tech University School of Law Seeks Professors

The Texas Tech University School of Law is seeking to fill two tenure-track positions for the 2011-12 academic year, and seeks applications from exceptional individuals interested in joining our faculty. The curricular needs for the first position include Commercial Law and corporate/business courses (e.g., Banking Law, Business Planning, or other business related courses).  The curricular needs for the second position include Property and courses in natural resources law, energy law or agriculture law (e.g., Oil and Gas Law, Environmental Law, Land Use and Planning, and Public Land Law).  Once hired, faculty members are evaluated and advancement determined by contributions in the areas of teaching, research and service.

We also seek to fill an open 405(c) status contract position for an individual interested in joining our Legal Practice Program (legal research, writing, and lawyering skills).  Our Legal Practice Program offers a six-credit, two-semester course that integrates research, writing, client interviewing and counseling, oral advocacy, and an extensive ADR component.  While LP faculty work from a common syllabus and core assignments, each full-time LP Professor drafts his/her own fact patterns and related exercises.  The Program seeks applicants with a J.D., prior teaching and/or practice experience, demonstrated writing ability, strong academic credentials, and the ability to work well within a coordinated program structure.

 

Texas Tech University, a state supported public school, with an enrollment of over 30,000 students, is located in Lubbock, Texas in the high plains of West Texas. The metropolitan area serves as home to 250,000 people.  The law school has approximately 700 students and 40 full-time faculty members. Lubbock enjoys a low cost of living, including very affordable housing prices, and easy access to other parts of the country.

Texas Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and veterans, and we consider the needs of dual career couples. Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references should be sent to:  Professor Jorge A. Ramírez, Chair, Personnel Committee, Texas Tech University School of Law, 1802 Hartford Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409-0004.

Texas Tech University Division of Financial Planning Seeks Professor

The Texas Tech University Division of Financial Planning is seeking to fill one tenure-track position for the 2010-11 academic year.  The program is seeking applicants "who are strong in comprehensive personal financial planning and/or possess strengths in areas such as philanthropy, behavioral finance, retirement income management or tax planning."

Texas Tech University, with 28,000 students, is located in Lubbock, Texas in the high plains of West Texas. The metropolitan area serves as home to 250,000 people. Lubbock enjoys a low cost of living, including very affordable housing prices, and easy access to other parts of the country via four major airlines that offer daily flights.

Follow this link for detailed information about the positions and how to apply.

The fate of the federal estate tax

It appears that Congress will not act to reinstate the federal estate tax before the end of 2009.  Accordingly, it may seem that from an estate tax perspective, 2010 would be a good year for the wealthy to die.  Remember, survival until 2011 would mean a tremendous tax increase which cannot even be placed in percentage terms because any tax is infinitely higher than none at all.

But, will the wealthy dead of 2010 actually get the benefit of the zero tax?

According to Carl Hulse, Estate Tax Is Expiring, but Death Won’t Last, NY Times, Dec. 17, 2009: 

Democrats are vowing to resurrect it as soon as Congress returns in 2010. Even its most ardent foes acknowledge that some accommodation will have to be reached because the tax is now scheduled to rise from the grave, zombielike, with even more reach in 2011. * * *

There is yet another wrinkle. When they scheduled the demise of the estate tax for 2009, the authors of the 2001 tax measure replaced it with a capital gains tax of 15 percent on inherited property that is later sold.

The threshold for being subject to those taxes is set lower, with the first $1.3 million in capital gains exempted for general heirs and $3 million for spouses. Democrats argue that thousands of estates that would not have been subject to taxes under the current law could get hit in 2010 even as those at the higher end of inheritance scale escape the 45 percent tax bite. * * *

Democrats hope to make the situation moot by restoring the current tax and making it retroactive to Jan. 1. Republicans would like to negotiate a new tax structure, perhaps taxing eligible estates at the 15 percent capital gains rate.

Special thanks to Matthew Bogin (D.C. & Maryland) for being the first of many readers to bring this article to my attention. 

Texas Tech University School of Law Seeks Professors

The Texas Tech University School of Law is seeking to fill three tenure-track positions for the 2010-11 academic year, and seeks applications from exceptional individuals interested in joining our faculty. Our curricular needs include courses in the areas of introductory and advanced corporate law (e.g., Business Entities, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Securities Regulation) and courses in the area of natural resources law, energy law or agriculture law (e.g., Environmental Law, Land Use and Planning, Property, Oil and Gas Law, and Public Land Law).  Subject areas for the third tenure-track position will vary depending on curricular needs but may include both first-year and advanced courses.  Candidates with demonstrated excellence in most subject areas will be considered for this third position.  Once hired, faculty members are evaluated and advancement determined by contributions in the areas of teaching, research and service.  

 

Texas Tech University, with 28,000 students, is located in Lubbock, Texas in the high plains of West Texas. The metropolitan area serves as home to 250,000 people.  The law school has approximately 700 students and 40 full-time faculty members. Lubbock enjoys a low cost of living, including very affordable housing prices, and easy access to other parts of the country via four major airlines that offer daily flights.

 

Texas Tech is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations and encourages applications from all qualified persons. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and persons traditionally under-represented in law schools.  Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references should be sent to:  Professor Jorge A. Ramírez, Chair, Personnel Committee, Texas Tech University School of Law, 1802 Hartford Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409-0004.

Albany Law School seeks T&E Professors

Albany Law School invites applications for tenure-track positions in the trusts and estates and tax areas, beginning in the fall of 2010. Appointment will be made at the assistant, associate or full professor level, depending on experience. Candidates must demonstrate 1) a strong academic background, 2) a capacity for and a commitment to excellence in scholarship, a capacity for and a commitment to be an effective teacher in the classroom and to spend significant time outside of class working with students.

Albany Law School is a small, independent private school in New York State’s capital. Established in 1851, it is the oldest independent law school in the nation and the oldest law school in New York. You can learn more about the school by visiting our website: www.albanylaw.edu.

Application (electronic preferred) should include cover letter, resume, a list of publications and three references and be sent to Faculty Recruitment Committee c/o Barbara Jordan-Smith, Dean’s Office, Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208-3494, bjord@albanylaw.edu.

Albany Law School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas Tech University School of Law Seeks Dean Applicants

Texas Tech University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Law. The preferred date for the individual to begin duties is on or about summer 2010.

Texas Tech University, with over 28,000 students, is located in the city of Lubbock, the high plains of West Texas. The metropolitan area serves as home to about 250,000 people. The law school has approximately 670 students and 35 full-time faculty members. It has recently opened a new 34,000 square foot Professional Development Center, which includes a state-of-the-art courtroom and auditorium. We take great pride in our student-centered approach to teaching and our faculty’s open door policy, which fosters intellectual curiosity and promotes mentorship. Texas Tech is the only university in the state that combines Law, Medical, and Graduate schools on the same campus, which allows us to offer unique joint degrees in the fields of business and life sciences. We enjoy support from a growing and increasingly successful group of alumni, including Justices on the Texas Supreme Court, CEO’s and government leaders, premier trial advocates, managing partners of major law firms, and champions of the public interest.

The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the Law School and reports to the Provost of the University. The Dean is responsible for long-range planning, academic leadership, curricula, budgets, personnel matters, representation of the School both inside and outside the University, and the promotion of its national and international reputation.

The successful candidate should have a substantial commitment to legal education, scholarship, and public service, together with the vision and executive skills needed to lead an expanding, contemporary law school. These qualities include the following:

• An earned law degree with an outstanding record sufficient to merit the rank of full professor with tenure in the School of Law.

• High standards of personal and professional integrity and ethics.

• A demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and equal opportunity.

• Recognized accomplishments in legal research, education, and professional activities.

• Administrative experience demonstrating leadership, managerial, budgeting, and communication skills.

• The ability and willingness to devote a significant amount of time to the fundraising activities of the Law School and the University.

While Lubbock has always maintained its small-town feel and West Texas charm, it enjoys many of the benefits typically found in larger cities. Award-winning wineries produce forty-five percent of the state’s wine; the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra provides a full season of classical music featuring guest artists from around the world; Broadway Theater comes to town each year; and the state-of-the-art United Spirit Arena hosts not only the University’s basketball and volleyball teams, but national events and concerts. Lubbock’s wide boulevards and well developed highways make for stress-free commutes and allow more time to enjoy the 277 days of sunshine we experience each year. Lubbock also enjoys a low cost of living, including very affordable housing prices. Furthermore, while our airport provides easy access to other parts of the country via four major airlines, the community’s tradition of live music, support for the arts, and outdoor recreation make Lubbock a difficult place to leave behind.

The Search Committee will review applications as received and will continue until the appointment is made. Applications must include: (1) a letter addressing how the candidate’s background matches the position requirements; (2) a complete curriculum vitae; and (3) the names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least four references.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically to: Dean Fred Hartmeister Dean of Graduate School at Fred.Hartmeister@ttu.edu.  Materials that cannot be sent by email may be directed to: Dean Fred Hartmeister Dean of Graduate School MS1030 Lubbock, Texas 79409-1030

More information about Texas Tech University is available at www.ttu.edu, and information about the School of Law is available at www.law.ttu.edu.

Texas Tech is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications and nominations from a broad spectrum of people, including women, members of diverse ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities.

Lewis & Clark Law School seeks Trusts & Estates professor

The Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon is currently seeking an Estate Planning/Wills & Trusts professor to start in Fall 2009.
   

Interested persons should send a résumé, references, a writing sample, and an indication of teaching interests to Doreen Corwin, Executive Assistant to the Associate Dean of Faculty, Lewis & Clark Law School, 10015 SW Terwilliger Boulevard, Portland, OR 97219.

University of San Francisco School of Law seeks T&E Professor

The following announcement is from the University of San Francisco School of Law:

The University of San Francisco School of Law is seeking to fill several positions on its full-time faculty beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year. The School welcomes all applicants regardless of area of expertise.  The School is particularly interested in applicants with a background in trusts and estates, as well as property.  New and experienced teachers will be considered.  Applicants should have a record of­ or demonstrated potential for­ success as a teacher, scholar, and contributing member of our dynamic and diverse legal educational community.  Applications from minority group members, women and others whose background or interests will contribute to the diversity of the faculty are encouraged.  Contact: Professor Josh Davis, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, USF School of Law, 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94117.  E-mail:  davisj@usfca.edu.

Albany Law School Seeks T&E Professor

The following announcement is from the Albany Law School:

Albany Law School invites applications for three or more tenure-track positions beginning in the fall of 2009. Appointment will be made at the assistant, associate or full professor level, depending on xperience. While exceptionally talented applicants will be considered regardless of specialty, we are particularly interested in faculty with expertise in one or more of the following areas: property, trusts and estates, environmental law, tax, or commercial law (UCC). Candidates must demonstrate: 1) a record of strong academic performance; 2) a record of, or potential for, excellent scholarly publication; and 3) a record of, or potential for teaching in accordance with Best Practices for Legal Education.  Women and members of minority groups and others whose backgrounds and experience will contribute to the diversity of the faculty are especially encouraged to apply. 

Albany Law School is a small, independent private school in New York State's capital. Established in 1851, it is the oldest independent law school in the nation and the oldest law school in New York. The
student-faculty ratio is 14 to1, and the School offers students an innovative, rigorous curriculum taught by a committed faculty. With 48% of the entering class from out of state, the School has a growing
national reputation as a small, selective institution committed to academic excellence. You can learn more about the school by visiting our website: www.albanylaw.edu .

Application (electronic preferred) should include cover letter, resume, and a list of publications and be sent to Faculty Recruitment Committee c/o Barbara Jordan-Smith, Dean's Office, Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208-3494,  bjord@albanylaw.edu.

Temple University Seeks Trusts & Estates Professor

Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law has several openings for tenure track professors.  While Temple will be filling positions in a wide variety of fields, some of the strongest needs areas are trusts and estates, professional responsibility, and civil procedure.

Temple has a strong tradition of accessibility and diversity and they encourage applications from women, minorities, and others whose personal characteristics will further their tradition.

Contact: Professor Alice G. Abreu, Chair, Faculty Selection and Recruitment Committee, Temple University Beasley School of Law, 1719 North Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19122.   E-mail: lawfsc@temple.edu . Fax: 215-204-2008.

McGeorge Seeks Trusts & Estates Professor

The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law is accepting applications for entry-level or lateral scholars with an interest in wills, trusts & estates.

Although our search for candidates regards multiple areas for multiple slots, we are especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated commitment to trusts & estates scholarship. (Other needs include Tax, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy, and Administrative Law).

Interested applicants should send their resume to Professor Thomas Main, Chair-Faculty Appointments Committee, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, 3200 5th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95817, tmain@pacific.edu.