Professor - Law teaches courses in the discipline area of law. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Law provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Law typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The University of Wisconsin Law School seeks a stellar scholar with substantial experience in law school teaching to serve as the inaugural Sheldon Lubar Distinguished Chair in Law. Candidates should be tenured professors with at least ten years' experience in law teaching and record of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.
Once hired, faculty members are evaluated and advancement is determined by contributions in research, teaching, and service to the Law School, the University, and the profession. Candidates must meet criteria for a tenured faculty appointment at UW-Madison.
Research, write, and publish outstanding scholarship. Teach courses in one or more of the following areas: business law (including but not limited to antitrust, commercial, and corporate law); democracy and freedom of speech; environmental and energy law; health law; immigration; and/or U.S. legal history. Engage in service to the University, the Law School, and the legal profession.
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Required
Terminal Degree
J.D., LL.B., LL.M., or S.J.D. required.
Qualified applicants will specialize in one or more of the following areas: business law (including but not limited to antitrust, commercial, and corporate law); democracy and freedom of speech; environmental and energy law; health law; immigration; and/or U.S. legal history.
Work Type:Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:AUGUST 19, 2024
Salary:Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
All applicants must submit an application electronically through the Jobs at UW website: . To begin the application process at jobs.wisc.edu, please search for job # 289054, and click on the "Apply Now" button.
You will be asked to upload the following as one complete file upload:
1. CV - Required
2. Letter of Interest - Optional
3. List of References - Optional
The deadline for ensuring full consideration is February 1, 2024; however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here:
Justin Boehm
608-890-4466
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Professor(FA020)
Department(s):A45-LAW SCHOOL/LAW SCHOOL/LAW SCHOOL
Employment Class:Faculty
Job Number:289054-FA
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