Assistant/ Associate Professor- Law School Faculty Hiring Announcement 2023-24

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant/ Associate Professor- Law School Faculty Hiring Announcement 2023-24at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL is seeking to hire up to six entry-level or junior lateral tenure-track faculty members, to begin in Fall 2024. We seek candidates with interests across a wide range of subject areas who have promise as outstanding scholars and teachers and who will bring diverse experiences and perspectives to enrich our law school community. We are seeking candidates across all subject areas, with particular interest in candidates who will teach courses in the following areas:civil procedure, civil rights and movement lawyering, contracts, corporate/securities/business law, labor and employment law, and tech/privacy/AI/cybersecurity.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited law school with JD degree, prior significant teaching experience or practice experience. Present ability to perform the work required.

Required application materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for 3 references.

Preferred qualifications:

We encourage applications from people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ people, and others whose background, experience, and viewpoints would contribute to the diversity of the faculty, as well as candidates whose scholarship engages with questions of social justice.

School/College/Division:

H07 - Law School

Primary department:

H0701 - Deans Office Law School

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 6

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.