Job Description
Operating Title
Professor of Law, Criminal_Open Rank
Campus Location
Concord
Department
UNHL JD Instruction
Summary of Position
The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (UNH Franklin Pierce), a national leader in legal education with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and quality engagement for all, is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for a lateral tenure/tenure track and/or non-scholarship-track appointment to its full-time faculty starting in August 2023.
The law school has a number of curricular needs but is particularly interested in candidates with subject-matter expertise and scholarship in Criminal Law. Applicants should be ready and enthusiastic to teach both in our residential program in Concord, New Hampshire, and in our online programs including our innovative, specialized online Hybrid JD program in Intellectual Property, Technology, and Information Law and our graduate online International Law and Criminal Justice programs. This position will include one assigned online course each summer as part of the overall teaching package.
Additional Job Information
UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.
Posting Number
PF0745FY23
Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
Acceptable minimum qualifications include: a JD from an ABA-accredited law school or the foreign equivalent; the interest in and ability to teach in an innovative environment, both in-person and online; a dedication to mentoring students both on campus and remotely; and, if seeking a tenured lateral appointment, a history of scholarly productivity and a research agenda indicating future work in the field.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Please apply online through https://jobs.usnh.edu. The cover letter should be addressed to the Faculty Appointments Committee.
In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in this position, and what makes you a strong candidate. If relevant, please include a scholarly agenda. The law school’s robust criminal law program currently includes many faculty with a background in criminal defense; thus, prosecutorial experience will be considered an asset for any applicant.
In the required Diversity Statement, please address how you have contributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your scholarship and work.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/53793Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00
Faculty Information
Tenure-Track
Type of Position
Faculty
Posting Date
02/03/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No
Appointment Type
Tenure-Track
This position is responsible for the supervision of
Operating Staff , Adjunct Staff , Students
Special Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Institution Information
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is an intimate, innovative law school, committed to developing students who enjoy challenging dialogue from the first moments of orientation, embrace practice-based learning, and stand ready to join the ranks of alumni who are global leaders in intellectual property, general practice, public interest and social justice, and commerce and technology. Our Legal Residency program allows students to work in their fields of interest for up to a full semester while receiving credit and our Daniel Webster Scholar program is the only practice-based bar exam alternative in the nation. Our faculty consists of practitioners experienced in their fields of interest. The small student/faculty ratio promotes collaboration and collegiality. Accredited by the American Bar Association, UNH Franklin Pierce is located in Concord, New Hampshire, home to the state’s legislature, state offices, as well as local, state and U.S. federal courts. Concord is just an hour’s drive from Boston, and we are located less than an hour from mountains, lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.
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