Assistant or Associate Term Instructional Professor of Law

George Mason University • Arlington, VA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of law faculty is to provide effective teaching to Juris Doctor students, produce original scholarly works for publication, and provide service, including leadership, through participation in governance, and operational or development activities in the Law School, the university, and/or the legal profession. Additionally, in accordance with ABA law school accreditation standards, law faculty share with the dean the primary responsibility and authority for planning, implementing, and administering the program of legal education; selection, retention, promotion and tenure of faculty; and determining educational policy.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in a related field;
• Previous teaching/instructional experience in an institution of higher learning;
• Prior clerkship and/or law practice experience;
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and interest in at least two areas of law, including but not limited to Civil Procedure, Evidence, Contracts, International Law, Family Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Professional Responsibility, or Virginia Practice or other Virginia-specific law courses;
• Exceptional research and writing abilities;
• Highly developed analytical skills; and
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with legal scholarship; and
• Some knowledge of economics or application of economic principles to law.

Responsibilities

• Designs course curricula, prepares for classes, is available for consultation about those classes, assesses student performance in those classes, and remains current in subjects being taught in accordance with ABA standards. Effective teaching requires a combination of course and curricular materials, developed learning outcomes, and thoughtful assignments and assessments designed to promote student learning.
• Engages in service to the Law School and university community, participates in governance of the law school as requested/allowed, curricular development, and other institutional responsibilities as required by ABA accreditation standards;
• Provides service to the profession, works with judges and practicing lawyers to improve the profession; and
• Provides service to the public including participation in pro bono activities. Examples include, but are not limited to, attendance at faculty meetings; curricular development; support for co-curricular student experiences; committee participation; leadership in professional organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees