The University of Wyoming
College of Law
Qualifications and Duties: The University of Wyoming College of Law invites applications for a tenure-track position with duties commencing in the fall of 2024. We will consider entry-level and/or lateral professors with expertise and interest generally in the areas of Business Law and/or Commercial Law. Specific curricular needs include, without limitation, Accounting for Lawyers, Bankruptcy Law, Business Organizations, Consumer Protection, Contract Law, Corporate Finance, Law & Technology, Payment Systems, Secured Transactions, and Securities Regulation.
We welcome applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of our faculty. Applicants for these positions should hold a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, have distinguished academic credentials, relevant legal experience, and a demonstrated commitment to outstanding teaching, research, and scholarship.
The University: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 31,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The University has proven itself a leader in academics, research, inter-disciplinary study, and outreach. The university also boasts many advantages usually found only in larger university systems, including state-of-the-art facilities and nationally recognized energy and engineering programs. In addition, while small, Laramie is known in the State for its cultural, political, and ethnic diversity. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/.
Hiring Statement: UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
To Apply: Candidates should submit: a.) a cover letter—including sections on teaching philosophy and research agenda, b.) a complete CV, c.) the names and contact information for four work related references. All of the above should be submitted through the University of Wyoming online application system at this link: Asst Professor – College of Law Deans Office – UW Candidate Experience Careers (oraclecloud.com). Questions about the position or the hiring process may be directed to Professor Jim Delaney, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of Wyoming College of Law, Dept. 3035, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071, chair of the search committee, at jdelaney@uwyo.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately, with new applications considered until the position is filled. However, to be assured of full consideration, candidates should submit materials by December 1, 2023.