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About Hofstra
At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational - it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.
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Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra's location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.
Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
Position Title
Associate Professor of Law
Position Number
898282
School/Division
School of Law
Department
Full-Time or Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
The mission of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law is to prepare, challenge and inspire our students to make a difference in the world while we advance important ideas through the legal academy, the profession and society - making an impact of our own. Since 1970, Hofstra Law has provided more than 13,000 students with an education rich in both the theory and experiential skills needed to produce outstanding lawyers, business executives, and community leaders.
The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for up to three entry-level or junior lateral tenure-track faculty members, to begin in Fall 2024. We seek candidates with a strong record or promise of significant scholarship and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching who will bring diverse experiences and perspectives to enrich our law school community. We are seeking candidates across all subject areas, with particular interest in candidates who will teach courses in the following areas: Civil Procedure; Constitutional Law; Contracts; Criminal Law; Property; and Torts. We are also interested in candidates with research and teaching interests in Environmental Law and in Technology and the Law.
The Associate Professor of Law will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Teaching substantive courses in agreed-upon doctrinal areas
- Research, publishing and contributing to the national and local legal scholarly community
- Supporting efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree
- Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.
Preferred Quals Summary
Special Instructions
Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following:
- A letter of application
- CV
- Scholarly agenda and proposed job talk topic or paper (please upload as one Vision Statement)
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
Successful candidates will be required to provide official academic transcripts and professional letters of recommendation.
Questions may be directed to Daniel Greenwood, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee at Daniel.Greenwood@hofstra.edu.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Due to volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted to participate in additional application processes as specific needs arise.
Deadline
Open until filled
Tenure Track
Yes
Date Posted
08/18/2023
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary/Salary Range
$145,000-$165,000
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.