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Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) protects and advocates for the human and legal rights of people with disabilities of all ages across Louisiana. DRLA works to empower the disability community to live an integrated life, free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Building on recent successes with impactful litigation and innovative programming, DRLA now seeks its next Executive Director (ED). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new ED will lead a highly qualified team of approximately 50 dedicated staff delivering free legal services, educating policymakers, advocating for clients, and delivering trainings throughout the state. The ED will oversee organizational development, supervise senior staff, and manage a roughly $5M annual budget. They will also ensure compliance with legal and funder requirements, safeguarding the short- and long-term fiscal and programmatic health of the organization. DRLA seeks a compassionate manager who will foster a strong...

Fordham University, a private Catholic, Jesuit research university, firmly rooted in the life of New York City and with an enrollment of approximately 17,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of Fordham Law. Long recognized as an innovative leader and for its commitment to service, teaching, and influential scholarship, Fordham Law has positioned itself at the forefront of legal education today, dedicated to intellectual inquiry and debate, upholding the highest ethics, and making a difference for the legal profession and for society at large. Fordham Law is committed to preparing its student body to excel in meeting the challenges of today’s rapidly changing legal profession, while also building the foundation for extraordinary lives of professional growth and service. Fordham Law welcomes students and faculty of all backgrounds, religions, and orientations, and emphasizes excellence, ethical values,...

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (LFSV) invites attorneys with a strong commitment to social justice and advancing the rights of underrepresented individuals in Santa Clara County to apply for the Supervising Attorney position on our Housing team. Applicants should have experience managing direct service client caseloads, impact litigation, and advocacy work. This is a flexible, hybrid position with an expectation to be in the office 2+ days per week. Who We Are The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley advances the rights of historically excluded individuals and families across Santa Clara County through legal services, strategic advocacy, and educational outreach. We serve over 10,000 individuals and families each year through our Housing Program, Children & Youth Program, and Health Program. Our attorneys, social workers, and advocates use legal advocacy as a tool for social change by crafting inventive solutions to the legal issues facing low-income people in our...

For the past 19 years, the mission of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) has been to advance innovative solutions to challenging problems. The organization has returned to its community foundation roots - engaging donors, corporations, government and community partners in efforts to make the Silicon Valley region and the world a better place. Based in Mountain View, California, SVCF partners with families, individuals and corporations to manage and facilitate their philanthropy by connecting donors to communities’ most pressing needs. SVCF is seeking an experienced Vice President, Legal Affairs. This role is critical to helping the Foundation structure donor and grant agreements, as SVCF is the recipient of large and complex gifts and makes grants locally, nationally, and around the world. This position is also charged with ensuring that SVCF remains in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and contract agreements. This role requires an active license by...

Research Assistant Professor of Law The University of Virginia School of Law is seeking candidates for a small number of limited-term, non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor faculty positions beginning in August 2023. These new faculty members will join a vibrant scholarly community in the School of Law, which takes pride in its collegial and supportive environment.   These positions are designed to provide candidates with time to work on their scholarship in anticipation of entering the law school teaching market.  Qualifications J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent degree strongly preferred. In exceptional cases, a terminal degree in the applicant’s field (e.g., a Ph.D.) will be considered. Distinguished academic and professional background and superior scholarly promise expected.   Application Instructions To apply for this position please follow  http://apply.interfolio.com/128396  Please submit a cover letter, your C.V., and...

Professor/Associate Professor of Law (tenure-line, open rank) or Visiting Professor The University of Virginia School of Law seeks candidates for a small number of tenure-line (entry-level, full) or visiting faculty positions beginning in August 2024. These new faculty members will join a vibrant scholarly community in the School of Law, which takes pride in its collegial and supportive environment. Entry-level candidates are strongly encouraged to register with the AALS  Faculty Appointments Register (FAR) . Please check with the AALS regarding their registration deadlines. The positions will remain open to applications until filled.  Qualifications J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent degree strongly preferred. In exceptional cases, a terminal degree in the applicant’s field (e.g., a Ph.D.) will be considered. Rank and compensation subject to individual qualifications and experience. Distinguished academic and professional background and...

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor of Law, General Faculty (non-tenure-line, open rank) The University of Virginia School of Law invites applications for academic general faculty (non-tenure-track) on the teaching track, to begin on or after August 2023. We will consider faculty in all legal fields. These new faculty members will join a vibrant scholarly community in the School of Law, which takes pride in its collegial and supportive environment. Positions will be open to any rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) with the rank being commensurate with education and experience. Along with teaching expectations, these faculty positions also have service responsibilities. Qualifications J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent degree strongly preferred. In exceptional cases, a terminal degree in the applicant’s field (e.g., a Ph.D.) will be considered. Distinguished professional and academic background is expected....

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) seeks an innovative and inspiring leader with a record of significant impact and a deep commitment to social justice for the Dean of the LMU Loyola Law School (LLS). The new dean will enhance LLS in a manner consistent with LMU’s distinctive Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount mission of academic excellence in a diverse and inclusive setting, with a demonstrated appreciation for groundbreaking scholarship and whole-person learning, global vision and imagination, creativity and cultural humility, diversity and inclusion, and a passion for faith and justice. For more than 100 years, the Loyola community has sought innovative means to use law and legal education to lift others, coupling intellectual rigor with entrepreneurial spirit. The new dean will carry that rich tradition forward. Reporting to the Provost, the new dean will play a key role in shaping the future of LLS. With a clear and compelling vision and an intention to lead with humility,...

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Legal Writing, with an administrative appointment as Associate Dean for Academic Success . The position will begin summer 2024. The successful applicant will serve as Pitt Law’s first Associate Dean for Academic Success, overseeing the implementation of innovative strategies and programs to enhance students’ academic performance in law school and increase their likelihood of success on the bar exam. In cooperation with other members of the law school administration and the faculty, the Associate Dean for Academic Success will also help to shape the future direction of the law school’s curriculum. The position will report directly to the Dean and will supervise the Director of Academic Success and Bar Exam Services (an existing staff position). The Associate Dean for Academic Success will also teach courses related to...

The University of California (UC), Merced, the youngest campus in the world-renowned University of California system, seeks a new Chief Campus Counsel to lead the unique institution into an exciting new era as it continues to grow and distinguish itself within the UC system and among research universities globally. The new Chief Campus Counsel will be joining the University at a pivotal time to support its extensive growth and ensure its continued success. The Chief Campus Counsel will serve as a member of the Chancellor’s senior leadership team. Reporting to the Chancellor and the University of California General Counsel, the Chief Campus Counsel provides legal assistance and services to the UC Merced campus and serves as a senior advisor on institutional policy and decision making that requires a legal perspective. Opened to undergraduates in 2005, UC Merced was the first new University of California campus in 40 years, and the first American research university of the...

Tenure-Track Associate Professor of Law Position Title: Tenure-Track Associate Professor of Law Department: School of Law Campus Location:  Washburn University The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by August 21, 2023 Position Summary: WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for two tenure-track positions, beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. We are especially interested in candidates who have experience in property, real estate transactions, bankruptcy, housing law; contracts, secured/commercial transactions; remedies, arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, mediation; evidence; and professional responsibility. The selected candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support...

Position Title: Director of Academic Enrichment and Bar Passage, Associate Professor of Law Department: School of Law Campus Location:  Washburn University The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by August 21, 2023 Position Summary: WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for the tenure-track position of Director of Academic Enrichment and Bar Passage, beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure-track with scholarship support including summer writing stipends, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences. This nine-month tenured/tenure-track position is one of five open tenured/tenure-track positions in the School of Law. The Director will design a comprehensive academic enrichment program for law students, supervise other academic support professionals, teach in the academic enrichment program, direct the provision of a full range of academic...

Position Summary:  WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a tenured/tenure-track position in environmental and natural resources law, beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. We are especially interested in candidates who have experience in and are willing to teach survey and advanced courses in environmental law (including environmental justice), energy law (including oil and gas, renewables, and utility regulation), and federal Indian law, as well as one first year course, preferably Property or Contracts. The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing stipends, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences.  This nine-month tenured/tenure-track position is one of five open...

Position Summary: WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a tenure-track position to teach in the Washburn Law Clinic and to teach complementary doctrinal courses, beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing stipends, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences. This nine-month tenured/tenure-track position is one of five open tenured/tenure-track positions in the School of Law. We are particularly interested in applicants qualified to teach in a family, immigration, and juvenile law clinic, but all areas of subject expertise will be considered. We seek engaging candidates whose performance to date has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, scholarship, and service or the potential for achievement in each of these job functions. The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence, including a dedication to...

LAWYERING PROGRAM FACULTY,   New York University School of Law, Academic Year 2024-2025. Seeking applicants for several full-time, non-tenure-track Acting Assistant Professor positions to teach a two-semester course. The Lawyering Program provides support for faculty scholarship and preparation for entering the law teaching market as well as opportunities for reflection on practice. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work with students in a cutting-edge simulation-based curriculum. Lawyering introduces first-year law students to legal analysis, fact development, legal research, legal writing, oral advocacy, and client counseling in litigation and transactional settings. Most Lawyering professors transition into tenure-track clinical or doctrinal teaching positions. Some choose to transition into new areas in the legal profession or other positions in academia. Qualifications include a JD degree, excellent academic record, bar admission, significant practice...