Assistant, Associate or full Professor of Law (State and Local Democracy)

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

1d • $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as a tenure-track or tenured faculty member at the University of Wisconsin Law School. We are recruiting a faculty member to conduct research and teach classes in one or more of the following areas: constitutional law, state constitutional law, local government law, property and zoning law, election law, voting rights, and legislation and regulation. As a faculty member, the person holding this position will also engage in service to the Law School as well as to the University and the profession.

Requirements

• Qualified applicants will have a record of outstanding scholarly achievement, or the potential therefor, in the study of governance, constitutional law, and/or democratic institutions at the state and local levels.
• The person holding this position will be encouraged to collaborate with dynamic campus centers including the State Democracy Research Initiative.
• Subject areas of focus may include state constitutional law; local government and governance; property and zoning law; election law; voting rights; and legislation and regulation.
• The Law School seeks to recruit outstanding faculty who demonstrate excellence or strong potential in research and teaching, and who are likely to enrich our community.
• Candidates may do so by engaging with the Wisconsin Idea, building on existing strengths, introducing new areas of substantive or methodological focus, and/or advancing our commitment to pluralism and healthy civil discourse.
• J.D. or equivalent degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience required to be hired at the associate or full professor levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teach classes in one or more of the following areas: constitutional law, state constitutional law, local government law, property or zoning law, election law, voting rights, and legislation and regulation.
• Engage in service of the type expected of faculty members.

Benefits

• The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree