Term Instructional Faculty

Department: Antonin Scalia Law School

Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category: Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Arlington, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Law School:

Scalia Law recently achieved its highest ranking in U.S. News. We are ranked #28 among all law schools, #2 among law schools in the D.C. area, and #2 among law schools in Virginia. This achievement follows two remarkable fundraising successes: gifts totaling $30 million, which named the law school in honor of the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and a bequest of more than $50 million from the late Judge Allison M. Rouse and Mrs. Dorothy B. Rouse.

About the Position:

Scalia Law is seeking applications from the very best candidates in all fields of law who will excel teachers and who will participate with vigor in our intellectual and scholarly community. While the primary focus is instructional, assignments may include a blend of research, service, clinical practice or leadership responsibilities that go beyond the boundaries of the primary focus depending on the strengths and interests of the candidate. Candidates selected for this position are known as instructional faculty, hold the title of Assistant or Associate Professor, and teach up to 10 credits in the JD program.

We are committed to freedom of academic inquiry, respectful debate, and the exchange of ideas. We have published our Statement of Faculty principles regarding our Commitment to Open Dialogue and Debate: https://www.law.gmu.edu/about/commitment_to_open_dialogue/

We seek exceptional candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives will enhance the Law School’s intellectual culture and the education of our students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility is teaching: Prepares for classes, available for consultation regarding the classes, assesses student performance in the classes, and remains current in subjects taught in accordance with ABA law school accreditation standards. Effective teaching requires a combination of course and curricular materials, developed learning outcomes, and thoughtful assignments and assessments designed to promote student learning.
• The secondary responsibility is service: Participates in the governance of the Law School as permitted/requested, curricular development, and other institutional responsibilities as required by the ABA law school accreditation standards; provides service to the profession, works with judges and practicing lawyers to improve the profession, and provides service to the public, including participation in pro bono activities.
• This position may engage in scholarship: May conduct research and scholarship through original contributions that advance the Law School’s disciplines, or the integration of the Law School’s disciplines with other fields, or by the application of the Law School’s disciplines to legal policy and/or the legal profession.

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related field; applicants must hold at least one of the following degrees: J.D., LL.M., J.S.D., S.J.D., or Ph.D;
• Previous teaching/instructional experience in an institution of higher education; some experience with legal scholarship that includes published or in progress scholarly works;
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience in one or more areas of law;
• Exceptional research and writing abilities;
• Highly developed analytical skills; and
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some experience with legal scholarship that includes published scholarly works;
• Prior policy work;
• Some knowledge of economics or application of economic principles to law.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Term Instructional Faculty at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a curriculum vitae.

Questions about the process may be directed to Poppy-Anna Bailey at pbailey7@gmu.edu, the Search Coordinator.

The Committee will start reviewing applications on September 1, 2024, and will continue reviewing applications until all positions are filled. 

Posting Open Date:  August 8, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  August 22, 2024

Open Until Filled?:  Yes