Widener University Commonwealth Law School is currently seeking an Assistant Professor of Law in the Commonwealth Law School. Reporting to Dean & Professor of Law andré douglas pond cummings, this role will be a full-time tenure track teaching position teaching primarily Legal Methods and Commercial Law courses, or potentially Intellectual Property Law or First Amendment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
Essential duties:
- Serve as an active member of the Widener Law Commonwealth faculty teaching one Legal Methods course in the Fall semester and one Legal Methods course in the Spring semester
- Will teach two of the following courses, one in the Fall semester and one in the Spring semester: Sales, Secured Transactions, Intellectual Property Law, First Amendment or related courses.
- Meet with students during regularly scheduled office hours to provide feedback and guidance on course material
- Will draft and publish scholarship in an area of interest and/or expertise.
- Will serve the law school by sitting on various law school and University committees.
Secondary responsibilities:
- Eligible for Summer Research Grant and will engage in scholarship drafting and presentation during the academic year
- May be invited to serve as a faculty advisor to student organizations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):
Required:
- J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and/or PhD or its equivalent from a national or international University
- Undergraduate degree or its equivalent
Preferred:
- Law school teaching experience
- Legal practice experience
- Published scholarship in a related law field
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
- Widener Law Commonwealth enrolls students in an Evening Division program. Evening Division classes are scheduled in the evening between the hours of 5:25 pm and 10:05 pm. All faculty agree to teach courses in the Evening Division.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
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