Position Summary:
The University of Dayton School of Law invites applications for…
multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August
16, 2025. Areas of need include contracts, business organizations,
torts, criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, family law,
property, wills and trusts, secured transactions, and tax. The
School of Law has a history of innovation and is a leader in
international education. We have one
of the first online JD programs , several successful
non-JD programs , and fourteen law
school partners around the world .
Located in Dayton, Ohio, our university offers more than just a
rewarding career. Dayton boasts extensive green space, providing
ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. With a
low cost of living, you can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while
pursuing your passion for teaching and research. Additionally,
Dayton’s dynamic arts scene offers a rich cultural experience,
making it a great place to live, work, and thrive. Go to daytoncvb.com daytoncvb.com for more
information about the area.
UD is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities, and the
largest private university in Ohio. Embedded in the dynamic city of
Dayton, OH, and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD
provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to
experiential learning. The University of Dayton is nationally
recognized among the top 2 percent of all AASHE STARS-rated schools
and is the only Midwestern educational institution in the top 20 of
Sierra Club’s Cool Schools for Sustainability.
At the University of Dayton, we value inclusive excellence because
we recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental
to academic and institutional excellence. Inclusive excellence
requires a comprehensive, cohesive and collaborative alignment of
infrastructure, resources and actions. We strive to be active,
intentional, and sustain engagement with and celebration of
diversity in every dimension of institutional life. Because we seek
a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we
encourage all candidates to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
• J.D. or equivalent degree from a foreign institution
• Demonstrated potential to publish scholarly works.
• Interest or experience teaching contracts, business
organizations, torts, criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence,
family law, property, wills and trusts, and/or tax.
Preferred Qualifications:
While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal
candidate will bring many of the following:
• A record of original scholarship and potential to be an expert
in one’s field;
• Demonstrated potential to be an outstanding teacher;
• Potential to successfully mentor students from underrepresented
groups;
• Successful experience working with people from socially and
culturally diverse backgrounds;
• Prior experience in law practice;
• Outstanding academic record;
• An expressed willingness and enthusiasm to teach in and develop
UDSL’s hybrid online J.D. program;
• Effective interpersonal communication skills;
• Effective oral communication skills;
• Effective classroom management skills; and
• Commitment to breadth of education including educating the
whole person in the Marianist tradition and a commitment of service
to the community, university and profession
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload your letter of interest addressing all of the minimum
and any of the preferred qualifications met and your CV.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for
work visas for this position.
Posting closes at 11:55 PM EDT September 20, 2024
Closing Statement:
The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research
university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral
levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a
diverse community committed to advancing the common good through
intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and
local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist
educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link
learning and scholarship with leadership and service.
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is
committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve
equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus
community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer,
we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected
veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age,
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or
gender identity. The University is also pleased to provide support
for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual
career program.
While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective
resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be
found at https://udayton.edu/hr/dual-career-resources.php
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