assistant Professor- Law School
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced assistant Professor- Law School at 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):
Teach university law-related courses to students enrolled in the Law School’s J.D., L.L.M. (Master of Laws), & M.S.L. (Master of Studies in Law) programs & undergraduate major or minor in law programs.
Courses include:
LEX 6500 Property; LEX 4711 International Protection of Human Rights; LEX 6200 Contracts A; LEX 6201 Contracts B; LEX 7058 Bioethics & the Law; LEX 7424 Introduction to the Legal Systems of the United States; LEX 8875 Survey of United States Law; MSL 8957 Fair Business Practice; MSL 8901 Survey of the Common Law; LEX 5000 Law in Social Context; & LEX 5010 Law & Harm.
Advise students.
Conduct research in digital property legal theories, emphasizing resource allocations.
Produce legal scholarship & engage in Law School & university-related service.
Qualifications:
Position requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Legal Studies.
Position also requires: One article published or accepted for publication by a nationally ranked law review or journal.
School/College/Division:
H07 - Law School
Primary department:
H0703 - Law Instruction Units
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Salary minimum: TBD
- Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
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.
