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Assistant/Associate or Professor of Law
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Position Number: 5776737
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Business - Business Law

Assistant/Associate or Professor of Law

Position Title & Department: Assistant/Associate or Professor of Law

Department Description:
University of San Diego School of Law. Recognized for the excellence of its faculty, curriculum, and clinical programs.

University Description:
The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:
The University of San Diego School of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenured, and tenure-track positions beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. We seek applications from candidates with scholarly distinction or promise and a commitment to excellence in teaching.

Special Conditions of Employment:

Effective June 1, 2023, based on CDC guidance, the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. For more regarding information USD's COVID-19 protocols, please visit sandiego.edu/onward.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements:
Applicants should have a JD, Ph.D., or equivalent degree, as well as a record of high academic achievement. We welcome candidates with teaching and research interests in all areas of law, and we have a particular interest in applicants able to teach Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Civil Procedure, Federal Courts, and Immigration.

Posting Salary:
$150,000 - 176,000 (Assistant/Associate Rank) and $170,000-235,000 (Professor Rank); Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on faculty rank, experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions
Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application and, for full consideration, please upload the following materials to your application profile for the hiring managers' review: All candidates, including those who have registered with the AALS Faculty Appointments Register, should complete an online application via the above link. Applications should include in pdf format: a curriculum vitae, a research agenda, a list of teaching preferences grouped by preferred subjects and secondary subjects, and three (3) references, including names and contact information. To help ensure full consideration, applicants should apply by September 15, 2024, although we recommend that you submit your materials as soon as possible. Please direct questions to either Professor Miranda Perry Fleischer (for entry-level candidates) or Professor Don Dripps (for lateral candidates), Co-Chairs of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at [lawappts@sandiego.edu]. If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.

Additional Details:
Note: The position will be hired either at the Assistant/Associate or Professor level depending on the experience of the candidate selected.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/496509/assistantassociate-or-professor-of-law