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St. John's University

Location: QueensNY 11439 Document ID: AC011-02XB Posted on: 2018-01-1001/10/2018 Job Type: Contract

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2018-04-10
 

Assistant Professor of Legal Writing

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment to teach Legal Writing in its J.D. program, beginning in the fall of 2018. The professor will teach one section (approximately 35-40 students) of Legal Writing, a 2-credit course taught in each of the fall and spring semesters. The class meets twice weekly with one class meeting being conducted in small groups with the help of teaching assistants. The professor may, depending on curricular needs and his or her interest, teach courses in advanced writing, drafting, or other subjects. St. John’s has a robust program in writing and skills development. The first-year legal writing course, which covers legal analysis, writing, and research, is this program’s cornerstone.

Legal Writing faculty are fully engaged members of the Law School community. They are encouraged to undertake scholarship and are supported in doing so. All faculty, including Legal Writing professors, are able to hire research and teaching assistants, participate in faculty colloquia, receive support for academic travel, and are eligible for summer research grants and publication awards. They participate in committees, hold administrative positions, and engage in other aspects of shared governance.

The School of Law is part of St. John’s University, a Catholic and Vincentian institution of higher education committed to academic excellence and service to those lacking economic, physical, or social advantages. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, St. John’s encourages applications from minorities and others who will contribute to the diversity of St. John’s. The University is located in New York City in the borough of Queens, on record as one of the most diverse urban counties in the United States. The Law School welcomes and encourages diversity and benefits from student organizations like the Black Law Students Association, Latino American Law Students Association, and the Gay and Lesbian Law Association.

A candidate hired as an Assistant Professor of Legal Writing will be given a one-year renewable contract that can ultimately lead to a seven-year presumptively renewable contract. Candidates should have strong academic records (including a J.D. or its equivalent) and experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship. They should be able to show a commitment to teaching in the legal writing field, which involves significant interaction with students and evaluation of students’ written work. Teaching or mentoring experience is a plus, but not required.

Applicants should submit a (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names of three references, (4) a writing sample, and (5) teaching evaluations (if available) to the Search Committee at lawfac@stjohns.edu. Please submit the documents as a single PDF file in the order indicated. Later stages of the hiring process will require the submission of additional materials. Review of applications will begin immediately.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.