Ast/Asc/Full Professor Tenure System at Michigan State University

Posted in Other about 10 hours ago.

Location: EAST LANSING, Michigan





Job Description:


Job no: 965877

Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University College Of Law

Department: Juris Doctorate Programs 40001138

Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Education/Training, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title

Ast/Asc/Full Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

Michigan State University College of Law seeks multiple entry-level or lateral tenure system faculty members to direct the Housing Law Clinic, the Public Defender Clinic, and/or teach in one or more of the following areas: Trusts and Estates; Property or Contracts; International Law; Health Law; Technology, Innovation, and the Law; Environmental Law and Climate Change; Animal Law; and Employment Discrimination.


The Law College seeks applicants with a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly achievement. The position will:



  • Develop class materials, including reading lists, syllabi and any online content.

  • Teach law and law-related classes.

  • Provide advice and guidance for students during class and office hours.

  • Assist with promotion and development of MSU College of Law programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Law

Minimum Requirements

  • J.D. or Ph.D. in related discipline.

  • Knowledge of the legal profession.

  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Experience working with computer applications including legal databases.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior teaching experience.

Required Application Materials

The search committee is committed to respecting and maintaining confidentiality. Application materials must include:



  • Cover Letter;

  • Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume;

  • A statement addressing your experience or plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the College of Law community;

  • At least three professional references including full name, title, telephone number, and email address.

Special Instructions

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Teresa Eldred, College of Law Human Resources Manager at 517.432.6819 or eldredt@law.msu.edu.


Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

www.law.msu.edu

Department Statement

Michigan State University College of Law is a diverse and inclusive learning community with roots dating to 1891 when it opened as Detroit College of Law in Detroit, Michigan. It moved to its current East Lansing location in 1995 and remained a private institution until 2020 when it became a fully integrated college of Michigan State University. Today, MSU Law has more than 650 students, 55 faculty members, 50 staff members, five librarians, and a world-wide network of some 11,500 alumni. MSU Law operates seven legal clinics overseen by nationally recognized faculty that provide students an opportunity to work on actual legal cases. Additionally, it offers some of nations leading law programs in new and emerging legal education, including Intellectual Property and Trial Advocacy, Indigenous Law and Policy Center, the Lori E. Talsky Center for Human Rights of Women and Children, Conservation Law Center, and Animal Legal and Historical Web Center. MSU College of Law, operating under the principles of its DEI Strategic Plan, is poised to become the states preeminent law school, preparing a diverse community of lawyer-leaders to serve diverse communities in Michigan and beyond. It is committed to providing a legal education that is taught by leading scholars in their fields, includes best-in-class experiential opportunities, and helps students graduate without excessive debt.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.



Advertised: Jul 11, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 30, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time



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