Open Rank - Business Associations & Contracts
Posting Number
req30880
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Open Rank
Hiring Department
School of Law (588A)
Academic Location
School of Law
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.
See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
TheUniversity of New Mexico ("UNM") School of Law invites applicationsfor a faculty position teaching business associations, contracts, and otherbusiness and commercial law topics.This faculty position is a full-time tenured ortenure-track position starting in Fall 2025.
Entry-level and experiencedteachers are encouraged to apply.
Courses taught by this faculty membercould include, in addition to business associations and contracts, contractdrafting, business planning, various intellectual property classes, andcommercial law courses such as the UCC.
We seekcandidates with scholarly distinction or promise, as well as a commitment toexcellence in teaching.
Offering a J.D.degree, the UNM School of Law is nationally recognized for innovative classesthat combine law practice skills training with doctrinal instruction and a 10:1student-to-faculty ratio.
Our faculty is one of the most ethnically andracially diverse faculties in the country and our student body is similarlydiverse.
Wevalue candidates from varied backgrounds and perspectives in order to enhancestudent learning and the faculty's mission of research, teaching, service, andcommunity engagement in New Mexico, the United States, and the world.
Women,underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities,people who attended law school later in their careers, people from ruralorigins, first-generation college graduates, veterans, and groups historicallymarginalized in American life are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must possess a J.D.
or equivalent legal degree Preferred Qualifications: Two years of post-J.D.
legal work experience Demonstrated scholarly research and writing ability Demonstrated excellence in teaching in diverse settings Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other faculty members or other professional colleagues Demonstrated commitment to service Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equality, inclusion, and student success
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted.If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
All applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of references to the University of New Mexico Jobs website.
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 9/27/2024.
This position will remain open until filled.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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