Associate Professors and Professors of Law, William S. Boyd School of Law [R0152946]

About the role

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas—William S. Boyd School of Law invites applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates for tenure system positions expected to begin July 1, 2027. We aim to fill two positions. We aim to hire an entry-level tenure-track candidate, at the rank of Associate Professor of Law (tenure-track), for our top-ranked Lawyering Process (Legal Writing) Program as well as a lateral candidate, at the rank of Associate Professor of Law (tenure-track) or Professor of Law (tenured).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the areas of labor law, disability law, and/or employment law.
• Lead the Workplace Law Program for an initial one-year term, with the possibility of additional terms based on performance.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Lawyering Process Program curriculum.
• Participate in the broader academic community, engaging in scholarship and service to the law school and the broader legal community.

Requirements

• A graduate degree, typically a J.D. or a Ph.D from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.
• Experience in an academic or institutional setting involving the formation, application, or practice of law (or law-related matters).
• For Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) rank: Terminal degree and experience in an academic or institutional setting that demonstrates the potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• For Professor (Tenured) rank: Terminal degree and experience in an academic or institutional setting with an established record of excellent teaching, scholarship, and service that is recognized by the status of tenure (or its equivalent).

Qualifications

• Worked in an academic or institutional setting involving the formation, application, or practice of law (or law-related matters).
• An established record of excellent teaching, scholarship, and service to a law school community or the potential for such excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Skills

• Strong teaching skills, particularly in the areas of labor law, disability law, and employment law.
• Ability to develop and maintain innovative curricula.
• Experience in developing and implementing educational programs.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly-situated institutions.

Schedule

3-course teaching load and generous research leaves.

Application

To apply, submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume, and at least three professional references. Separate statements describing a Scholarly Agenda and Teaching Philosophy are encouraged. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment, which is TBD.

Interested Candidates Should Send Their Materials To Faculty Appointments Committee c/o Ms. Sandra Rodriguez, Appointments Committee Coordinator UNLV Boyd School of Law 4505 South Maryland Parkway, Campus Box 451003 Las Vegas, NV 89154-1003 or by email at facultyrecruitment@law.unlv.edu.