Associate Professor of Law [R0149418]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Associate Professor within the William S. Boyd School of Law. ROLE of the POSITION The University of Nevada, Las Vegas—William S. Boyd School of Law invites applications for entry-level, non-tenured, and pre-tenure candidates for one new faculty hire to design and teach a new clinic along with other potential course offerings. This is a tenure system position expected to begin Summer/Fall 2026. We seek candidates with a demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching in a live-client clinic and producing original scholarship along with a commitment to engage actively with our diverse community. The successful candidate will have the support and infrastructure of our top-ranked Thomas and Mack Legal Clinic and the opportunity to teach additional non-clinical courses, including in one of several possible core courses. All tenured and tenure track faculty at Boyd Law, whether teaching doctrinal, clinical, or lawyering process (legal writing) courses, are subject to the same research expectations, annual three-course loads, a low faculty-student ratio, and generous leave policies. The Boyd School of Law is a leading public law school located at the heart of the UNLV campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the only law school in a state implementing an innovative approach to bar reform, we are committed to the production of knowledge, including opportunities to assist policymakers, and service to Nevada’s especially diverse range of communities. Boyd Law hosts several distinctive programs including academic concentrations in Business and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Health Law, Indian Nations Gaming and Governance, Intellectual Property, and Workplace Law. UNLV is an R1 research university that is among one of the most diverse campuses in the nation and is also the state’s largest comprehensive doctoral degree granting institution with Schools of Business, Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Hospitality, Nursing, and Public Health, among many others. UNLV is a Minority Serving Institution, Hispanic Serving Institution, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Las Vegas is a dynamic and diverse city with world-class food, entertainment, and sports. It provides almost unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities and serves as a convenient hub for national and international travel.

Requirements

This position requires a J.D. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school or foreign equivalent.
Licensed attorney in good standing in the State Bar of Nevada or the bar of another state.
Can demonstrate excellence as an ethical legal practitioner.
Can demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and supervising law students in a clinical or other experiential setting.
Can demonstrate a strong commitment to producing creative, impactful legal scholarship, whether through publication record or agenda for future projects.
Has a record of, or demonstrated a strong commitment to, service within the legal profession or the broader public, including institutional, community, or professional service.
Faculty rank and qualification will be dependent upon education and experience, but will likely be as follows: Associate Professor (Tenure-Track).
Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Nice To Haves

A demonstrated record of effective teaching, mentoring, or similar experience (such as attorney trainings).
Experience supervising students in a law school clinical program and/or supervising law students or lawyers in practice.
Interest in exploring innovative clinic models that expand student access to learning in a clinical setting and increase community access to legal services, including hybrid clinical teaching.
A commitment to, and/or demonstrated experience in, supporting and engaging students from a broad range of backgrounds, including first-generation college or law students.
Other experience as a practicing attorney and/or judicial clerk, particularly in areas relevant to the teaching and scholarship expectations of the position.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collegial academic environment.
Other academic experience—such as additional degrees or leadership roles—that may enhance contributions to teaching, scholarship, or service.