Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty: School of Law
About the role
The Quinnipiac University School of Law invites applications for several faculty positions to join our collaborative community and make a significant impact by inspiring and mentoring students. We welcome both entry-level and lateral candidates. Areas of particular curricular need include Evidence (immediate need), Family Law, and Criminal Law, with additional interest in Contracts, Civil Procedure, Business Organizations, Commercial Law, Trusts & Estates, and Academic Excellence / Bar Preparation. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our Legal Research and Writing program while also teaching in a foundational doctrinal area.
Responsibilities
- Teach Legal Research and Writing and/or other skills-based courses, along with one or more foundational or upper-level doctrinal courses, in a primarily in-person teaching environment
- Advises and mentors students and evaluates student performance
- Produces and publishes legal scholarship
- Engages with the bench, bar, and law-related service organizations
- Participates in faculty governance and law school administration
- Contributes to the School’s bar passage, academic excellence, and licensure initiatives, as appropriate to the candidate’s teaching role
Education Requirements
- Juris Doctor required
Qualifications
- Excellent academic record
- Record of, or demonstrated potential for, outstanding teaching and scholarly achievement
- Interest in, or demonstrated capacity for, teaching both legal writing and doctrinal courses is strongly preferred
- Prior law school teaching experience is preferred but not required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to contribute to a collaborative, student-centered academic environment
- Some prior exposure to legal practice, such as employment, clinical work, or judicial clerkship
- Commitment to contribute to the intellectual vitality, diversity, and excellence of the academic community
About the School
The Quinnipiac University School of Law is a student-centered law school with an outstanding and accessible teaching faculty, a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, an impressive range of externship and clinical opportunities, and a focus on collaboration and mentoring. The law school resides in a state-of-the-art facility on the university’s North Haven Campus, with a dynamic community of advanced programs including Quinnipiac’s School of Medicine. Quinnipiac Law enrolls almost 400 students pursuing a juris doctor degree or one of six joint degrees (combined degrees with other disciplines).
About Quinnipiac
The Quinnipiac University School of Law is a student-centered law school with an outstanding and accessible teaching faculty, a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, an impressive range of externship and clinical opportunities, and a focus on collaboration and mentoring. The law school resides in a state-of-the-art facility on the university’s North Haven Campus, with a dynamic community of advanced programs including Quinnipiac’s School of Medicine. Quinnipiac Law enrolls almost 400 students pursuing a juris doctor degree or one of six joint degrees (combined degrees with other disciplines).
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To Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a CV/resume, a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements, demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and contact information for three references. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence. Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.