Position DetailsPosition Information About Hofstra At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational - it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra's location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.Position Title Associate Professor of Law Position Number 899164 School/Division School of Law DepartmentFull-Time or Part-Time Full-Time Description Located on Long Island, less than thirty miles from midtown Manhattan, Hofstra Law is known as an innovator in legal education, from being one of the first schools to implement clinical education as a means of graduating practice-ready lawyers to recent advancements in experiential learning and interdisciplinary programming. Hofstra's strong national reputation is the product of a demonstrated commitment to attracting and supporting talented and productive faculty through summer research grants, sustained teaching load reductions, and other resources for both teaching and research initiatives.The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University invites applications for up to three entry-level or junior tenure-track or newly-tenured faculty members, to begin in Fall 2025. We seek candidates with a strong record of or potential for significant scholarship and commitment to excellence in teaching who will bring diverse experiences and perspectives to enrich our law school community. We seek candidates across all subject areas, but have particular interest in fulfilling curricular needs in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Property, Environmental Law, and Intellectual Property.The Associate Professor of Law will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Teaching substantive courses in agreed-upon doctrinal areas
- Research, publishing, and contributing to the national and local legal scholarly community
- Supporting efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree
- Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to and potential for excellent teaching, developing a body of scholarly work, working with colleagues to support and govern the law school, and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.
Preferred Quals SummarySpecial Instructions Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following:• A letter of application• CV• Scholarly agenda• Proposed job talk topic or paper• Names and contact information for three professional references.Successful candidates will be required to provide official academic transcripts and professional letters of recommendation.Questions may be directed to Daniel Greenwood and Alafair Burke, Co-Chairs of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at ...@hofstra.edu and ...@hofstra.edu, respectively.Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted to participate in additional application processes.Deadline Open until filled Tenure Track Yes Date Posted 08/01/2024 EEO Statement Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.Salary/Salary Range $145,000-$185,000Additional Information Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.