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Rutgers Law School invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for multiple tenure-track or tenured positions at the law school’s campuses in Camden and Newark.

We encourage applications and inquiries from candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty, including, but not limited to people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community.

Rutgers Law School—with locations in Camden and Newark—offers a world-class faculty; a curriculum of exceptional breadth and depth in theory, practice, and interdisciplinary studies; a geographic presence that spans one of the nation’s 10 largest legal markets (New Jersey) while also offering immediate access to two of the five largest markets (New York City and Philadelphia); an alumni network with over 20,000 members; and a strong tradition of diversity and social impact. As the law school for a top public university, Rutgers Law School is committed to the highest standards of teaching, scholarship, and service to its host communities, the state of New Jersey, and the nation. These positions will be based on the both the Camden and Newark campuses.

The Camden location seeks qualified candidates across a broad curricular spectrum, with particular emphasis on candidates who can teach Constitutional Law or in the Law School’s Clinical Program. Other areas of interest include first-year classes, including Property, Torts, Civil Procedure, and Contracts. In addition, the Camden location is interested in candidates who can teach Financial Regulation, Tax, Human Rights Law and Labor Law.

The Newark location seeks qualified candidates across a broad curricular spectrum, with particular emphasis on candidates who can teach Contracts or teach in the Constitutional Rights Clinic. Other areas of interest include Tax Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution and Negotiation.

All applicants should have a distinguished academic background and either demonstrate great promise or a record of excellence in scholarship and teaching.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Interested applicants should submit at this link:

· a curriculum vitae

· a cover letter, including an indication your desired campus location, if any;

· your research agenda;

· a sample of your academic writing; and

· if you so choose, a statement of your professional contributions to diversity and equity.

Questions and references can be addressed to:

1. Camden: Professor Thea Johnson, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee; [email protected]

2. Newark: Professor Adil Haque, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee; Rutgers Law School; [email protected]

 

The Mercer University School of Law invites applications from entry-level and pre-tenured lateral candidates (Assistant and Associate rank) for three tenure-track faculty positions to begin in the Fall of 2024. We welcome applications from candidates in all subject matter areas, especially in commercial law and legal writing. We also welcome candidates who are truly entry-level, with no prior law teaching experience, but who show significant promise for excellence in teaching and scholarship. 

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Founded in 1873, Mercer University School of Law has a long tradition of producing lawyers who are ready to practice and committed to service. The School has earned a reputation as an excellent provider of legal education with an intense focus on student and faculty interaction. With an enrollment of about 375 students, Mercer Law School is one of 12 schools and colleges of Mercer University, which has been listed among the top institutions of higher education in the nation. The School of Law is nationally recognized for its exceptional programs in legal writing, advocacy (moot court and mock trial), public service, and professionalism and ethics.

The School of Law is located in Macon, Georgia, a city of approximately 156,000. Macon is known for its strong musical heritage (e.g., Otis Redding, Little Richard, the Allman Brothers), its vibrant arts community, its recreational offerings (e.g., the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park), and its affordable cost of living. Located 85 miles from Atlanta, Macon offers the livability of a smaller city with ready access to large city amenities.

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Mercer University is an AA/EEO/Veteran/ADA employer.

Applicants should have a J.D. degree from an accredited university/college, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and demonstrated potential for excellence in research and scholarship. Interested applicants will need to complete the brief online application at https://merceruniversity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/external/details/Faculty--Law_F25-002 and attach a current CV with the names and contact information for three references. For information contact Professor Pam Wilkins, Chair, Appointments Committee, Mercer University School of Law, [email protected].