Tulane Law School invites applications for its Forrester Fellowship and Visiting Assistant Professor positions, both of which are designed for promising scholars who plan to apply for tenure-track law school positions. Both positions are full-time faculty in the law school and are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the intellectual life of the school. The law school provides significant support and mentorship, a professional travel budget, and opportunities to present works-in-progress in faculty workshops.  

Tulane’s Forrester Fellows teach legal writing in the first-year curriculum to first-year law students in a program coordinated by the Director of Legal Writing. Fellows are appointed to a one-year term with the possibility of a single one-year renewal. Applicants must have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, outstanding academic credentials, and significant law-related practice and/or clerkship experience. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Erin Donelon at edonelon@tulane.edu

 

Tulane’s visiting assistant professor position is supported by the Murphy Institute at Tulane (http://murphy.tulane.edu/home/), an interdisciplinary unit specializing in political economy and ethics that draws faculty from the university’s departments of economics, philosophy, history, and political science. The position is designed for scholars focusing on regulation of economic

The University of Arkansas School of Law seeks to fill a tenure-track clinical position starting in the 2023-2024 academic year with a focus on economic development, transactions, business, or entrepreneurship. Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply. Clinical professors are expected to teach 6 to 8 students during the fall and spring semesters.

A candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and a commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students. The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of practice experience in the clinic subject. At least one (1) year of clinical teaching experience is strongly preferred. Must be a licensed attorney and be eligible to become a member of the Arkansas Bar.

We look for innovative faculty with a preference for both practice and teaching experience. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to service to legal education and to the wider community as well as a desire to engage in the intellectual life of the University. The University of Arkansas School of Law is dedicated to the aims of diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, located in the northwest

Dear BLPB Readers:

Here is some exciting news from the Wharton Initiative on Financial Policy and Regulation:

“The Wharton Initiative on Financial Policy and Regulation (WIFPR) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to support its activities in the field of bankruptcy and restructuring. WIFPR sponsors research, organizes conferences and events, and supports faculty and students at the intersection of finance, law, and policy.

The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for coordinating WIFPR’s work in bankruptcy/restructuring. More generally, responsibilities include: conducting original research on bankruptcy/restructuring, contributing to WIFPR’s academic programming, engaging with stakeholders, and assisting Faculty Directors and the Senior Fellow with WIFPR events and administration generally.

The postdoctoral fellow will receive a competitive salary and associated benefits. There is no teaching obligation.

The candidate must have a JD or PhD. The candidate should also have some experience with data analysis.

The term of appointment is two years, beginning July 1, 2023. The ideal candidate would have the intention of pursuing a research career in either law, economics, or finance.”

Full details of this open position are here.

Dear BLPB Readers:

From Professor Wade Davis:

“Minnesota State University Mankato is hiring a tenure track Business Law professor position for fall 2023. Here is a link to the Job Posting.

The Business Law program is located in the College of Business and provides students the practical knowledge and skills needed to become impactful leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who make legally-informed, ethical, and strategic decisions. It offers a robust curriculum including courses in contract law, employment law, intellectual property, environmental law, negotiation, and international law.

The Business Law program has a stand-alone minor with approximately 40 declared students. It teaches core classes for the College of Business, the MBA program, and several departments across the university.

Applications will start to be reviewed on Feb. 28 and continue until the position is filled. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University and a member of the Minnesota State System. Please contact Wade Davis at wade.davis@mnsu.edu if you have any questions.”

Dear BLPB Readers:

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY invites applications for full-time tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty positions in Legal Studies in the Department of Risk Management and Insurance at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, effective for Fall 2023. The salary level, benefits, and course-load for these positions are competitive. Candidates must have a J.D. (or a PhD) from an accredited institution. For additional information, please access the tenure-track position posting here (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23860) and the non-tenure-track position posting here (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23859).”

Dear BLPB Readers:

University of Georgia, Terry College of Business Lecturer of Legal Studies

Department of ILSRE

The Department of Insurance, Legal Studies and Real Estate in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position in Legal Studies at the lecturer level, beginning Fall 2023.

Candidates must hold a juris doctorate or equivalent degree. Strong communication skills and demonstrated potential for excellent teaching are required. The position is renewable based on performance and promotion to Senior Lecturer is possible after six years of service. For information regarding the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Lecturers (https://provost.uga.edu/policies/appointment-promotion-and- tenure/guidelines-for-appointment-and-promotion-of-lecturers/).

Dear BLPB Readers:

“The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan has a tenure-track position available in Real Estate starting in September 2023. Depending on interest and qualifications, the successful candidate will join the Finance, Business Economics, or Business Law area.  Teaching at the graduate and/or undergraduate level. Research and publishing, supervising doctoral research, and service contribution is required.  This position is open-rank.”

The complete job posting is here.

Dear BLPB Readers:

The Risk Management Department in the Smeal College of Business is seeking to fill a tenure-track (open rank) appointment in Business Law effective Fall 2023. Qualified applicants with an expertise in any area of law will be considered, but the department has a particular interest in candidates with a background in UCC and commercial transactions law, securities law and financial regulation, or legal aspects of risk management. This position will have teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate level.Please review the full posting and application link at: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Tenure-Track-Business-Law-Professor–Open-Rank-_REQ_0000035410-2Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. If you have questions about the position or process, please email RM@smeal.psu.edu

Dear BLPB Readers:

Bentley University’s Law and Taxation Department is accepting applications for two full-time faculty positions: a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Law and a Law Lecturer, both to begin July, 2023. Application review will begin in mid-October, with preliminary interviews targeted for late October and early November. Here are the relevant links to Bentley’s hiring webpage: Bentley University tenure-track Assistant Professor of Law and Bentley University Law Lecturer The links describe the positions and required qualifications, give more information about Bentley University and the Law and Taxation Department, and contain all information necessary for submitting an application. Nonetheless, any questions about the positions or application process may be sent to Marianne Kulow, Chair of the Hiring Committee, at mdelpokulow@bentley.edu

The University of California, Irvine School of Law invites applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions and for a full-time clinical position with security of employment or the potential for security employment, all with a start date of July 1, 2023. One tenured/tenure-track position is for a faculty member whose research, teaching, and service contribute to UCI’s Black Thriving Initiative (BTI) and the Infrastructure Equity Cluster Hiring Initiative. “Infrastructure equity” is meant broadly to include the promotion of justice in a wide range of public policy areas, including environmental, transportation, water and other natural resources, land use, energy, communication, and health care law. UCI Law also invites applications for tenured/tenure-track positions, in all subject areas, with particular interest in candidates who teach and write in business law, private law, procedural law, and public law. The clinical position is for a faculty member who will either create a new clinic or co-teach in one of the law school’s existing clinics.

The School of Law is a visionary law school focused on training talented and passionate lawyers and driven by professional excellence, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to enrich our communities through public service. UCI Law, founded just 14 years ago, is the newest