Assistant Professor of Research, Law

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 453,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of La Verne seeks an Assistant Professor of Research, Law for a full-time, renewable position. This role involves teaching legal writing, advanced legal research, and other law-related subjects, alongside collaboration with library staff to enhance curriculum support. Suitable candidates should hold a Juris Doctorate and be in good standing with the California Bar.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with California Bar License in good standing.
• Experience in law school teaching preferred.
• Proficient in legal research platforms like Westlaw and Lexis Nexis.

Responsibilities

• Teach legal writing and research courses, involved in course preparations.
• Liaise with library representatives to support law school resources.
• Adapt and teach various legal courses based on departmental needs.

Skills

Legal Writing

Research

Westlaw

Lexis Nexis

Appellate Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Graduated from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

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Job Description Summary

This position is a full-time, one-year, non-tenure track eligible teaching appointment with the possibility of renewal. The Assistant Professor of Advanced Legal Research will be expected to teach legal writing and research courses, as well as other courses as may be assigned according to the needs of the College. Normal teaching load is two-three course preparations per semester, and may include teaching multiple sections for one of the preparations. Teaching assignments will primarily involve courses in legal writing and research, advanced legal research, appellate advocacy, including subject matter and skill-based courses on the use of Westlaw and Lexis Nexus, and other digital libraries utilized in legal research. This position will also liaison with university library representatives regarding the required available library resources necessary to support the law school curriculum and student learning.

Job Description Summary

This position is a full-time, one-year, non-tenure track eligible teaching appointment with the possibility of renewal. The Assistant Professor of Advanced Legal Research will be expected to teach legal writing and research courses, as well as other courses as may be assigned according to the needs of the College. Normal teaching load is two-three course preparations per semester, and may include teaching multiple sections for one of the preparations. Teaching assignments will primarily involve courses in legal writing and research, advanced legal research, appellate advocacy, including subject matter and skill-based courses on the use of Westlaw and Lexis Nexus, and other digital libraries utilized in legal research. This position will also liaison with university library representatives regarding the required available library resources necessary to support the law school curriculum and student learning.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate California Bar License in good standing Graduated from an state or ABA accredited law school

Preferred Qualifications

Prior law school teaching Motion/brief/research/appellate practice experience Experience using Westlaw and Lexis Nexus and California practice materials.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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