| Job Title | Associate or Full Professor of Law |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | FE01097 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 8K100:Law Instruction |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Type of Position | Faculty |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Tenure Track Status | Tenure Track |
| Required Education | J.D. or equivalent law degree |
| Required Related Experience | Evidence of excellence in teaching and in scholarly productivity in one or more of the need areas listed below. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | . |
| Job Summary | The University of Kentucky College of Law invites applications for one experienced, tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, beginning in the Fall of 2019. The College is seeking to fill needs in almost any area of law. Some key areas include Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Property, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Family Law, Securities Regulation, and Trusts and Estates. However, we are interested in considering candidates who teach and/or research in other areas that are not included in this sample list of priorities. The College of Law is an important part of a major research university and offers a collegial and supportive atmosphere for its faculty, staff, and students. Applicants should have a J.D. or equivalent law degree, a record of high academic achievement, and distinguished accomplishment in teaching and in scholarly productivity. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. To be considered, applicants must apply through the University of Kentucky s Integrated Employment System. Please include a CV and cover letter along with application. Please also include contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. Applications will be reviewed and accepted until the position is filled. If you have questions concerning the position, please contact Jennifer Bird-Pollan, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, via email to the administrative assistant for the Committee at alina.emen@uky.edu. Lexington is in the center of the Bluegrass, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape, and in close proximity to Louisville and Cincinnati. It is a community of 300,000 and is distinguished by its rating as one of the top 10 most educated cities in the nation (according to the U.S. Census), top 5 cities for young professionals (Kiplinger), top 3 mid-sized cities for lowest cost of living ( KPMG LLP ), and top 5 cities to raise a family (Forbes). More information on Lexington is available at http://www.visitlex.com and http://www.aceweekly.com. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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