Adjunct Faculty in College of Law; MLS Program

Open Rank Adjunct Faculty in College of Law (MLS Program)

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Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank

Proposed Faculty Rank Adjunct (Assistant, Associate or Professor)

Department

Department 00096 - College of Law - Dean

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track

New Position to Begin

New Position to Begin Applicants are generally hired the semester prior to teaching

Details

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law seeks adjunct professors to teach in a variety of areas in our MLS program. The College of Law evaluates candidates according to the following criteria: (a) teaching ability, including prior relevant academic performance; (b) expertise in the relevant subject matter of curricular need; (c) availability of the candidate; (d) scheduling needs of the students and faculty;

(e) the potential for enhancing the development goals of the College; and (f) any other pertinent criteria relevant to the College’s needs and the potential adjunct’s capacity for fulfilling those needs. Candidates should address these criteria in their cover letter and/or resume. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis based on need.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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