Associate Professors and Professors of Law, William S. Boyd School of Law R0152946

Associate Professors And Professors Of Law

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas—William S. Boyd School of Law invites applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates for tenure system positions expected to begin July 1, 2027. We aim to fill two positions. We aim to hire an entry-level tenure-track candidate, at the rank of Associate Professor of Law (tenure-track), for our top-ranked Lawyering Process (Legal Writing) Program as well as a lateral candidate, at the rank of Associate Professor of Law (tenure-track) or Professor of Law (tenured).

Once a candidate has been selected, they may be offered an initial opportunity to serve as Director of our Workplace Law Program, with the opportunity to teach courses in the areas of labor law, disability law, and/or employment law. The Directorship will be for an initial one-year term. Any additional term(s) will be subject to satisfactory performance and may be offered at the discretion of the Dean.

We boast a 3-course teaching load and generous research leaves. We have a unified tenure system for faculty teaching doctrinal, clinical, and lawyering process courses. Faculty who primarily teach lawyering process courses may also choose to teach a doctrinal course. Additional areas of curricular focus include Contracts, Torts, Professional Responsibility and Sports/Entertainment Law, as well as faculty who will build on Boyd's academic concentrations.

The Boyd School of Law is a leading public law school located at the heart of the UNLV campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the only law school in the state, we are committed to the production of knowledge, including opportunities to assist policymakers, and service to Nevada's especially diverse range of communities. UNLV is an R1 research university that is a Minority Serving Institution, Hispanic Serving Institution, and Asian American and Native American Pacific-Islander Serving Institution.

Las Vegas is a dynamic and diverse city with world-class food, entertainment, and sports. It provides almost unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities and serves as a convenient hub for national and international travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires a graduate degree, typically a J.D. or a Ph.D from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.
• Required Experience:
  
  Worked in an academic or institutional setting involving the formation, application, or practice of law (or law-related matters).

Faculty rank will depend upon education and experience as outlined below:

• Associate Professor (Tenure-Track):
  Terminal degree and experience in an academic or institutional setting that demonstrates the potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Professor (Tenured):
  Terminal degree and experience in an academic or institutional setting with an established record of excellent teaching, scholarship, and service that is recognized by the status of tenure (or its equivalent).

Candidates should have an established record of excellent teaching, scholarship, and service to a law school community or be able to demonstrate the potential for such excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Preferred Experience:

Teaching, scholarship, and service within a law school community.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Salary competitive with those at similarly-situated institutions.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks

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