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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:
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Professor(FA020)
Department(s):A45-LAW SCHOOL/LAW SCHOOL/LAW SCHOOL
Employment Class:Faculty
Job Number:289054-FA
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/