Assistant Professor- Law School

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor- Law School at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Wayne State University Law School aims to hire two tenure-track faculty members to begin in Fall 2025. For the first position, we seek entry-level or junior (untenured) lateral candidates working in any subject area. For the second position, we seek entry-level or junior (untenured) lateral candidates working in race and the law generally and Black studies and the Black experience in particular. For all positions, we are looking for outstanding scholars and teachers whose experiences and perspectives will enrich our community.

Wayne Law is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive faculty. We warmly welcome applications from people of color, people with disabilities, women, LGBTQ people, and others whose background, experience, and viewpoints will contribute to the diversity of the faculty.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited law school with JD degree.

Candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and any other relevant materials to Professor Will Ortman, Faculty Appointments Committee chair, at [email protected]. Candidates are invited (but not required) to share in their cover letter how their background, experience, and viewpoints will contribute to perspectives not ordinarily well-represented in law schools or the legal profession.

School/College/Division:

H07 – Law School

Primary department:

H0701 – Deans Office Law School

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD 

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 2

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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