Here's a reminder that Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina anticipates hiring one tenure-track Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research Professor to begin in the 2016-2017 academic year. The Faculty Appointments Committee seeks applications from entry-level candidates with excellent academic records and demonstrated potential for exceptional teaching and scholarly achievement. They also welcome applications from lateral candidates who possess outstanding academic credentials, including demonstrated teaching ability and a record of distinguished scholarship. The Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research program at Wake Forest University School of Law is a six-credit, three-semester course. Students receive two credits in the fall semester of their first year (LAWR 1), followed by two credits in the spring semester of their first year (LAWR 2), and two credits in either the fall or spring semester of their second year (LAWR 3). Professors in the Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research program teach one section of approximately 20 students for LAWR 1 and 2 for the full academic year, and one section of approximately 23-26 students for LAWR 3 for one semester. The Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research program currently includes six full-time professors.
In addition to teaching in the program, there is an expectation of scholarship. The Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research professors are, however, provided the same opportunities and support for research, scholarship, and other professional development as doctrinal faculty, including summer research stipends and research assistants. In addition, at Wake Forest University School of Law, the Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research professors are involved in all aspects of law school life, including chairing and serving on faculty committees and serving as advisors to students and student organizations. Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research professors attend faculty meetings and vote on all matters other than tenure, promotion, and retention.
Salary, benefits, and research support are nationally competitive. Applicants must have a law degree; a long-term commitment to the Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research program; an interest in teaching and scholarship; excellent legal research, analysis, reasoning, writing and communication skills; and the ability to work both independently and cooperatively. Prior teaching experience is preferred, and legal practice experience is required. Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. They are strongly dedicated to the pursuit of excellence by including and integrating individuals who represent different groups as defined by race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin, religion, and veteran status.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references by mail to: Professor Kami Simmons, Wake Forest University School of Law, P.O. Box 7206, Winston-Salem, NC 27109. The Appointments Committee would like to receive all material by October 9, 2015. Confidential inquiries are welcome. If you have questions, or would like to inquire more about the position, please feel free to contact Professor Laura Graham, Associate Director, Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research, at grahamlp[at]wfu.edu or by phone at 336-758-1995.
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