Assistant Professor of Legal Studies

Assistant Professor of Legal Studies

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Position type:FAC – Tenure Track Faculty
Location:Grand Rapids
Categories:College of Education and Community Innovation

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:  Assistant Professor, Legal Studies, in the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies (College of Education and Community Innovation)

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is currently accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Legal Studies Program in the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies.  The School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies has a total of over 625 Criminal Justice and Legal Studies undergraduate majors, a graduate program, and an accredited police academy.  The Legal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association and is known for community engagement and its success in preparing students for legal careers.

Required Qualifications: 

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Professional experience in civil law or criminal law
• Ability to engage in scholarship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in the field of law
• Knowledge or practice experience related to the courses in the Legal Studies curriculum
• Practical experience working with paralegals

Responsibilities:  Teach a variety of law-related courses at the undergraduate level and engage in scholarship and service as provided in the GVSU Faculty Handbook.

Salary:  Salary is competitive with excellent fringe benefits (www.gvsu.edu/hro ). Summer teaching opportunities may also be available.

Department/Division:  Legal Studies Program in the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies.  For more information on the Legal Studies Program visit (http://www.gvsu.edu/cj/).

How to Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu. Include a cover letter, CV/resume, a list of at least three references, an example of recent scholarly and/or professional written work, and graduate transcripts.  The online system will allow you to attach electronic copies of these documents. Finalists will be expected to provide three letters of reference.  Questions regarding the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, John P. Walsh, Ph.D., [email protected] or (616) 331-7131. If you need assistance or have questions about the online application process, call Human Resources at (616) 331-2215.

Deadline Date For Filing Applications:  Review of applications will begin October 12, 2022 and all application materials must be received no later than December 1, 2022. Interviews will be conducted in February or later for a position to start August 6, 2022.

Grand Valley State University has a COVID-19 Vaccine policy that requires all faculty, staff and students to be vaccinated. New hires will be expected to adhere to the policy unless they are eligible for allowable exemptions or postponement. We will require proper documentation upon hire. Up-to-date information can be found on our Lakers Together website.

Grand Valley State University does not discriminate against students, faculty or staff in any of its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities. Grand Valley State University is guided by values for inclusiveness and community which are integral to our mission to educate students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies, and to enrich the community through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and public service. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. Members of the University community, including candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests, have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, which are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, veteran or active duty military status or weight. In addition, Grand Valley is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure that none of its education programs and activities discriminate on the basis of sex/gender. Sex includes sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status. The Office for Title IX and Institutional Equity serves as a resource for the GVSU community and assists individuals who may have been impacted by discrimination or harassment in connecting with resources, imposes measures that protect or support access to programs and activities, and oversees the university’s grievance process for allegations of discrimination and harassment. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, 4015 Zumberge Hall, [email protected], (616) 331-9530.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Advertised:12 Oct 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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