Assistant Professor - Legal Studies

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

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The Department of Legal Studies at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, seeks applicants with a JD, license to practice law, and experience in both teaching and practicing law for a tenure-track faculty position in Legal Studies. We particularly welcome candidates with expertise in litigation-related legal areas, such as evidence and legal interviewing, and with knowledge of competitive collegiate mock trial. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to broad liberal arts and interdisciplinary education. The candidate will develop a research agenda or engage in comparable professional service activities, preferably in one of the areas above.

Candidates should be able to teach and develop online and in-person legal courses across a range of undergraduate and graduate offerings, including Legal Writing and Research, Litigation, and Contracts, and develop courses in areas of interest to the faculty member.  Faculty typically contribute relevant courses to Hamline's general education as well as to its topics driven First Year Seminar program. We are also seeking candidates with excellent teaching skills to serve a diverse student body and to collaborate actively with students. Hamline faculty typically have a 6-course annual teaching load, with a course release in the first year for professional development and semester pre-tenure release pending successful third-year review.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• License to practice law (any state acceptable)
• Experience working as a paralegal or supervising paralegals in a team environment
• Teaching experience in a paralegal, legal studies, or law school setting
• Familiarity and comfort with learning management systems, e.g., Canvas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching and/or developing online courses
• Experience developing curriculum for undergraduate, paralegal, or law students
• Legal practice experience in a litigation setting
• Experience working with Mock Trial and/or Moot Court teams

Hamline University is located in the heart of the culturally vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul area.  The Legal Studies Department within Hamline’s College of Liberal Arts, combines a broad interdisciplinary focus with a depth of pre-professional skills needed to work in a variety of law-related fields. The department provides undergraduates with opportunities including a Law and Society major and a Law School Early Admission program. Graduate programs are a Paralegal Certificate and a Master in the Study of Law. We facilitate student extracurricular activities including a nationally recognized Mock Trial team and a Law and Justice Society, both of which welcome students from all disciplines at the University. Faculty engage in numerous interdisciplinary collaborations through the vibrant Hamline University Center for Justice and Law o n a va ri et y of i ni ti at iv es .  The College of Liberal Arts, together with Hamline’s School of Business, serves approximately 1,650 undergraduate students. The University’s mission is to create a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to the development of students’ knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service. Hamline University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator, and is especially interested in faculty candidates whose work and scholarship will enrich diversity and equality on campus

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.