THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHSUETTS
SCHOOL OF LAW – DARTMOUTH
Full
Time Lecturer, Legal Skills Program
Position
Announcement
The University of
Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth invites application for two full-time Lecturers
to teach required courses in our Legal Skills Program. Our Legal Skills Program
spans nine required credits over the students’ first three semesters. Lecturers
may also apply to teach a summer course for additional compensation, subject to
curricular needs and the law school’s standard selection process. We are hiring
Lecturers beginning in July 2013. Lecturers must be available to teach one section
of evening/weekend students as needed.
The law school’s mission
emphasizes public service and access to legal education. The law school seeks
to prepare students to practice law in a competent and ethical manner while
serving the community. We offer a robust legal education program that includes nine
required credits of Legal Skills, an Upper-Level Writing Requirement, simulated
practice courses, in-house and off-campus clinical programs, and a field
placement program under the guidance of experienced practitioners.
Applicants must have a
law degree, strong academic credentials, and previous experience teaching legal
writing (with a strong preference for full-time experience). Interested
applicants should submit an application package including (1) a cover letter, (2)
a curriculum vitae, (3) a list of three references, (4) two samples of feedback
on student work (anonymized), (5) a copy of prior student evaluations, and (6)
a writing sample of no longer than ten pages. Please submit applications electronically
to law-event@umassd.edu, and place the words “Law School FTL Positions” in the
subject line. You may address the cover letter to Prof.
Shaun Spencer, Chair, FTL Hiring Committee. The application period will close on
than April 18, 2013. Initial interviews will take place on April 25 and 26,
with final interviews in early May.
UMass Law is committed
to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and student body, and encourages
applications from members of underrepresented groups who will add diversity to
the Law School Community.
The University of Massachusetts reserves the right to
conduct background checks on all potential employees.
UMass Dartmouth is an
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer.
