Assistant/Associate Professor of Law - Tenure Track

UMass Dartmouth • Full-time • Massachusetts, US, US • 14h ago

UMass Dartmouth distinguishes itself as a vibrant, public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research resulting in personal and lifelong student success. UMass Dartmouth values excellence, diversity, transparency, student-centeredness, accountability, innovation, engagement, collaboration, collegiality and safety. Assistant/Associate Professor of Law - Tenure Track Job no: 524392 Work type: Faculty Full Time Categories: Other Staff Positions, Faculty The University of Massachusetts School of Law invites applications for the 2025-2026 academic year for multiple tenure track positions. Areas of particular interest include Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Energy Law, and Environmental Law. Other areas of need include Trusts and Estates, Tax, Public Lands and Natural Resources Law, Renewable Energy Law, Land Use Law, Administrative Law, Climate Change Law, Family Law, and Business Organizations. We are interested in entry level and lateral candidates who are, or promise to be, engaged scholars, exemplary teachers, and devoted institutional citizens. Candidates must hold a J.D. or other advanced law degree. The law school especially welcomes applications from candidates who bring a blend of law practice and teaching experience to their approach to classroom pedagogy and the student experience. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ people, veterans, and others whose background, experience, and viewpoints would contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment. The University of Massachusetts School of Law is located on the beautiful south coast of Massachusetts in Dartmouth, MA. It is 60 miles south of Boston and 30 miles east of Providence, RI. We are the state’s only public law school and hold a strong commitment to providing an excellent, affordable legal education. We are also dedicated to improving the quality and reach of justice in Massachusetts and beyond and seek candidates who share that commitment. To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be reviewed. Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available. For more information about this position, qualifications, and how to apply, please contact the Appointments Committee Chair, Professor Justine Dunlap, at jdunlapumassd.edu. SALARY: $110,000 - $145,000 UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as: 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long Term Disability Optional Retirement Savings Plans The review of internal and external applications will be ongoing until the positions are filled. The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class. Clery Disclosure Notice of Availability In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes current security policies plus crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. J-18808-Ljbffr