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Research Assistant - Postgraduate Wayne Law (Dean's Office)
Detroit, MI, United States
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Research Assistant - Postgraduate Wayne Law (Dean's Office)
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Postgraduate Wayne Law (Dean's Office) at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Wayne State University Law School’s Non-J.D. Programs ("Wayne Law") is seeking applications from Class of 2022 graduates of an ABA-accredited law school for a one-year Post-Graduate Research Assistant Fellowship.
The fellowship offers an opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience working with the Law School Dean’s office.
Depending on the placement the fellowship may be fully remote, hybrid, or fully in-person. The fellowship is a 35 hour a week position.
Fellowship Responsibilities: The fellow will work closely with Dean’s office faculty and staff and will report directly to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The fellow will conduct research and use data driven analytics to recommend and assist with policy development or other initiatives for the law school. The fellow will assist the Accreditation Strategic Planning Analyst with reporting requirements and preparing for an ABA site visit in 2024-2025. The fellow may also assist with special events and activities.
Qualifications:
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required. Bar passage not required. Priority will be given to Class of 2022 law school graduates who have a demonstrated interest in one or more of the listed areas. Candidates must be able to exercise engage in research and writing at a high level, independent judgment; responsibly manage multiple projects; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Selection Process: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until March 1. The candidate will start on or about March 7, 2023; the fellowship will last at least one calendar year from the candidate’s start date. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate’s reasons for applying for the fellowship (not to exceed two pages) (2) a resume, (3) a writing sample, (4) a law school transcript, and (5) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
Deadline: Applications are due by March 1, 2023.
For additional information, contact: Rachel Settlage, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at [email protected].
School/College/Division:
H07 - Law School
Primary department:
H0701 - Dean Office Law School
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Research
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Salary hire maximum: $42,500
Working conditions:
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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