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Operating Title
Assistant Professor of Law (non tenure track, lecturer)




Long Classification Title





Campus Location
Concord




Department
UNHL Legal Skills




Summary of Position
The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (UNH Franklin Pierce), a national leader in legal education with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and quality engagement for all, is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for a faculty position to teach in the JD Legal Writing Program to begin in August 2024. The candidate will be a full-time faculty member involved in teaching and faculty governance. The position affords an opportunity to teach and develop upper-level writing classes, including Writing for Practice. Faculty in this position would also teach 1L law students in a two-term Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research class which focuses on foundational lawyering skills, including how to read and analyze cases. Faculty in this position are expected to embrace teaching both online and in-person and be familiar with both modalities.








Additional Job Information
Please apply online through Cover letter should be addressed to the Faculty Appointments Committee. In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in this position, and what makes you a strong candidate in light of the required and preferred qualifications described above. In the required Diversity Statement, please address how you have contributed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in your work. This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.




Posting Number
PF0852FY24




Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
Acceptable Minimum Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.


• The interest in and ability to teach in an innovative environment, both in-person and online.


• Attending to individual needs of students, and a dedication to mentoring students both on campus and remotely.


• Collaborating with writing colleagues to work towards the overall improvement of the writing program.


• Depending on institutional needs, teaching other courses within the candidate's expertise and interest.


• Participating in faculty governance, such as serving on law school committees.


• A commitment to promoting inclusive excellence and diversity.


• Ability to effectively work with our rapidly expanding and diverse student population.


• Excelling as a team player and possessing a collegial and flexible nature and a commitment to excellence in performing institutional service and governance responsibilities.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use CANVAS, D2L, Brightspace, or other technology for delivery of online education.


• Admission to a bar and legal practice experience.


• Demonstrated professionalism in the bar, including state and national involvement.


• Having an interest in producing and/or engaging with legal scholarship.

Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.




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Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00




Faculty Information
Renewable (Please specify below)




If Renewable or Number of years, please specify
Standard lecturer term, from CBA: First contract for two years, renewable under the terms set forth in Article 8.5




Type of Position
Faculty







Posting Details

Posting Date
02/09/2024




Open Until Filled
Yes




Closing Date





Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
Yes




Appointment Type
Non Tenure-Track




If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date





Departmental Information





This position is responsible for the supervision of
Students




Special Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.




EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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Institution Information
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is an intimate, innovative law school, committed to developing students who enjoy challenging dialogue from the first moments of orientation, embrace practice-based learning, and stand ready to join the ranks of alumni who are global leaders in intellectual property, general practice, public interest and social justice, and commerce and technology. Our Legal Residency program allows students to work in their fields of interest for up to a full semester while receiving credit and our Daniel Webster Scholar program is the only practice-based bar exam alternative in the nation. Our faculty consists of practitioners experienced in their fields of interest. The small student/faculty ratio promotes collaboration and collegiality. Accredited by the American Bar Association, UNH Franklin Pierce is located in Concord, New Hampshire, home to the state's legislature, state offices, as well as local, state and U.S. federal courts. Concord is just an hour's drive from Boston, and we are located less than an hour from mountains, lakes, and the Atlantic Ocean.The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here:









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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *
   Do you meet the definition of an Internal Candidate?
   
   Internal Candidates include: (1) active status employees who have completed the introductory period and (2) adjunct staff members who have been employed within USNH for at least 12 months in total and who have worked at least 1,000 hours during the 12 month period preceding the application for the position. Student employment does not apply toward internal status eligibility.
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • No
   
   
   
   

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume/Vita


2. Cover Letter


3. Diversity Statement

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy


2. Teaching Evaluations