Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Associate Professor-Tenure System in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
1855 Professorship in the Law of Democracy
Position Summary
The College of Law invites applications from entry-level or lateral candidates for the inaugural 1855 Professorship in the Law of Democracy. This full-time, tenure-system position will focus on legal inequities in the democratic process.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop class materials, including reading lists, syllabi and any online content.
Teach law and law-related classes.
Provide advice and guidance for students during class and office hours.
Assist with promotion and development of MSU College of Law programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Law
Minimum Requirements
J.D. or Ph.D. in related discipline.
Knowledge of the legal profession.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience working with computer applications including legal databases.
Desired Qualifications
Prior teaching experience.
Required Application Materials
Qualified applicants should submit:
- A Cover Letter
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- A short professional biography
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
Website
www.law.msu.edu
Department Statement
MSU Law is a diverse and inclusive learning community with around 700 students, 55 faculty members, 50 staff members, 5 librarians, and 7 legal clinics. We offer nationally ranked programs in Intellectual Property and Trial Advocacy, an acclaimed Indigenous Law and Policy Center, as well as the Animal Legal and Historical Web Center. Faculty members lead the academic dialogue in a wide range of fields, including social justice, innovation, and business and regulatory law.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.