Job Announcement
LAWYERING PROGRAM FACULTY, New York University School of Law, Academic Year 2010-2011. Seeking several full-time, non-tenure track Acting Assistant Professors to teach a two-semester course designed to introduce first-year law students to legal analysis and research, fact development, written and oral advocacy, and strategic interaction in fact development, counseling, negotiation, mediation, and litigation settings. The course is taught as a series of simulations. The position offers an excellent opportunity to develop teaching and lawyering abilities while working with highly qualified students in a cutting-edge curriculum. The Lawyering Program provides support for faculty scholarship and preparation for entering the law teaching market; many Lawyering professors have moved from the Program into tenure-track teaching jobs and other positions in academia. Qualifications include a J.D. or LL.B. degree, excellent academic record, bar admission, significant practice experience, and demonstrated ability in each of the capacities the course is designed to develop. Starting salary is $60,000. The appointment is for one year (June 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011) with the possibility of renewal for two additional years. All applications must include resume, law school transcript (an unofficial copy is fine), one writing sample, three references (letters are preferred, but names and current e-mail and/or telephone contact information are acceptable), and cover letter. Electronic submissions are preferred. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before November 1, 2009, to:
NYU Lawyering Program
NYU School of Law
40 Washington Square South
New York, New York 10012
Attn: Jennifer Bernucca
Assistant to the Lawyering Personnel Committee
jennifer.bernucca@nyu.edu
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.