Ashton Phelps Chair in Constitutional Law

Ashton Phelps Chair in Constitutional Law – Tulane University

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Tulane University Law School invites nominations and applications for the Ashton Phelps Chair in Constitutional Law
. We seek an academic leader with a record of distinguished scholarship, excellence in teaching, and the demonstrated capacity to direct a well-established program in their respective fields. The appointment will be made at the level of tenured, full professor.

The chair holder’s responsibilities include scholarly research and publication; classroom teaching; and participation in faculty governance. The chair holder is also expected to be actively engaged with faculty both within the Law School and throughout the University, providing leadership for integrative research activities and significant engagement with academic institutions and professional organizations in their respective fields. The chair holder is expected to provide leadership in terms of research, curriculum, and public engagement.

Tulane Law School, with world-leading strength in environmental, energy, maritime, as well as international and comparative law, provides the chair holder with the opportunity and support to lead and expand an already prominent program in these areas. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and/or Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in Law
• Broad recognition for scholarly distinction
• Established publication record
• Clearly developed long term research agenda
• Extensive teaching experience
• Demonstrated capacity for programmatic leadership

Please be prepared to submit your C.V., writing sample, teaching evaluations, and a transcript as part of your application. All inquiries about the position should be directed to:

Stephen M. Griffin
W.R. Irby Chair in Law
Tulane University Law School
sgriffin

Review of applications will begin in the fall and continue until completion.

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criterion for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

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