Tenure track faculty position opening announcement:

The Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana, the only law school in the state, anticipates hiring one or more full-time, tenured or tenure-track professor(s) beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year to teach Natural Resources/Environmental law courses and direct our Land Use and Natural Resources Clinic and/or to teach Indian law related courses and potentially assist with supervising the Margery Hunter Brown Indian Law Clinic. The selected candidate may also have the opportunity to teach or assist with other courses related to the candidate’s practice area or expertise.

We are committed to integrating theory with practice, making substantial practice experience in the areas to be taught particularly valuable. Situated in the recreational center of Western Montana, the law school has a vibrant faculty, a state-of-the-art facility, and a close connection with our students, the bench, and bar.  Missoula is home to a wide range of renowned writers, artists, musicians and outdoor enthusiasts, in addition to being a wonderful place to raise a family.

We encourage applications from and nominations of women, Native Americans, persons of color, persons with disabilities, veterans, and other individuals from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession.  For more information about the position and to apply, please visit https://umjobs.silkroad.com/.  The chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, Professor Andrew King-Ries, can be reached at andrew.king-ries@umontana.edu.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning in the fall of 2018, pending final approval of funding. We welcome applicants whose primary area of expertise is Environmental Law with a willingness to teach either Civil Procedure or Property. We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship aligns with Loyola’s mission of social justice, as well as candidates who are members of communities traditionally under-represented in the legal profession. We seek applicants whose research and teaching will contribute to Loyola University’s commitment to solving societal and environmental problems, and advance Loyola’s position as a national university leader on environmental research, policy and justice. Appointment rank will be determined commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Qualifications: Applicants for this position should hold a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an
accredited law school and have distinguished academic credentials. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in research and teaching and have a record of (or clear potential for) distinguished scholarship.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Questions about the position can be directed to the Chair of the Committee. Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a
teaching statement and research agenda, sample publications, and a letter of interest to http://www.careers.luc.edu. Please also provide the names and email addresses of three
individuals prepared to speak to your professional qualifications for this position. Please note: these references will not be contacted immediately, but may be contacted at an appropriate later point in the review process. Additional materials related to teaching excellence and samples of scholarly publications may be submitted electronically at the above website, or emailed or mailed to:

Sacha M. Coupet
Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
25 East Pearson Street
Chicago, IL 60611
scoupet@luc.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/mission/. Applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged.