Research Scholar - Environment, Energy Natural Resources

Department: Dean, Law

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) invites applications for a non‑tenure track Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Research Scholar to begin academic year 2024‑25. The ideal candidate will have some experience in energy or environmental law and/or policy, and an interest in research and teaching. This Research Scholar position is intended for J.D. graduates who are looking for an opportunity to prepare for an academic career.

The Research Scholar can pursue scholarly interests, attend workshops, interact with other faculty, and audit courses or seminars. The ultimate goal of this Research Scholar is to facilitate placement into a law school tenure‑track academic position.

The appointment is a one‑year commitment with the potential to renew for a second year. It is conditioned upon acceptance into the UHLC LL.M. in Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) Law program.

• Enroll in and complete the 24‑credit LL.M. in EENR.
• Research and write at least one sole‑authored, publishable, full‑length law review article related to environment, energy, or natural resources.
• Carry out a program of tutorial instruction for an approved course.

Applications are invited from students soon finishing their first degree (J.D.) in law and from law graduates who wish to enter the academic field.

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Research Statement

Official transcripts will be required upon selection of the final candidate. All positions at the University of Houston‑System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.