Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law
[Alexander Blewett III School of Law]
Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page. Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career portal UM Jobs at HTTPS://UMJOBS.SILKROAD.COM/_ _for positions at the University of Montana – Missoula, University of Montana Western (Dillon), and Helena College. Do not apply through Indeed.com or use easy apply through Indeed.com*__.
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR OF LAW
THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA ALEXANDER BLEWETT III SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty position beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year. Duties include teaching, scholarship, and service as set forth in the University of Montana Blewett School of Law Faculty Handbook. Our primary curricular need is in the area of American Indian and/or Tribal Law, with additional curricular needs in areas such as Federal Courts, Employment Law, Family Law, and Clinical Supervision. We are committed to integrating theory with practice, making practice experience and experience working with or on behalf of tribal governments, communities, or people particularly valuable.
Montana has twelve tribal nations (with eight federally-recognized tribes). Home to the first Indian Law clinic in the country, the Margery Hunter Brown Indian Law Clinic, the law school offers a Certificate in American Indian Law and partners with tribes to provide students a broad range of experiences working in Indian Country. Situated in Missoula, the recreational center of Western Montana, the law school has a vibrant faculty and a close connection with our students, the bench, and the bar. Missoula is a wonderful place to live and work and is home to a wide range of renowned writers, artists, musicians, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the UM Jobs applicant tracking system (https://bit.ly/3423umjobs). Confidential inquiries may be made to Professor Hillary Wandler, Faculty Appointments Committee Chair, by email: Hillary.Wandler@umontana.edu.
POSITION DETAILS
TITLE: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor POSITION TYPE: Academic REVIEW DATE: Review of applications will begin September 12, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled SCHEDULE: Full-time academic year position beginning fall semester 2023 ENTRY RATE: Beginning $85,000 annually. Salary and title will be commensurate with academic experience. BENEFITS: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
QUALIFICATIONS
ABOUT UM
The University of Montana is a flagship, research institution with more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers. There are abundant recreational opportunities in state and national forests as well as nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park to complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five PRIORITIES FOR ACTION: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
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CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. REFERENCES *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. TESTING Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
HOW TO APPLY
PRIORITY APPLICATION DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THIS DATE WILL BE GUARANTEED CONSIDERATION. APPLICATION REVIEW WILL BEGIN AFTER DATE ABOVE AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
Please submit the following application materials via "New Resume/CV" button below.
*Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.
Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page. Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career portal UM Jobs at HTTPS://UMJOBS.SILKROAD.COM/_ _for positions at the University of Montana – Missoula, University of Montana Western (Dillon), and Helena College. Do not apply through Indeed.com or use easy apply through Indeed.com*__.
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