Assistant Professor - Law School
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Wayne State University Law School seeks one tenure-track faculty member to begin in Fall 2027. The school seeks entry-level or junior lateral candidates with expertise in business and corporate law or related areas, and outstanding scholars and teachers whose experiences and perspectives will enrich its community.
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Assistant Professor - Law School
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant Professor - Law Schoolat its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Wayne State University Law School aims to hire one tenure-track faculty member to begin in Fall 2027. We seek entry-level or junior lateral candidates with expertise in business and corporate law or related areas. We are looking for outstanding scholars and teachers whose experiences and perspectives will enrich our community.
Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school or an equivalent degree, along with a record of scholarly achievement or significant practice and/or teaching experience. Applicants must have the present ability to perform the work required.
Candidates should include a cover letter, CV, and any other relevant materials along with the online application. For inquiries, please contact Professor Eric Zacks, Faculty Appointments Committee chair, at [email protected].
School/College/Division:
H07 - Law School
Primary department:
H0701 - Deans Office Law School
Employment type:
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Regular Employee
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Job type: Full Time
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Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
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Compensation type: Annual Salary
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Salary minimum: TBD
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Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.
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