Teaching Fellow for Stanford Law School LLM Program in Law, Science and Technology

The Teaching Fellow for the Stanford Law School LLM Program in Law, Science and Technology will work with candidates in the LLM specialization in Law, Science and Technology. The fellow will assume significant academic, advising, and administrative responsibilities. He or she will be responsible for organizing and teaching two quarters of a colloquium addressing current issues and scholarship in intellectual property, cyberlaw, bioethics, and related fields.  The fellow will also organize and facilitate informal workshops, outside speakers, and academic and social events; be responsible for day-to-day administrative management of the LLM program; advise and counsel LLM candidates on academic and personal issues; respond to inquiries from prospective LLM applicants; and interact with our faculty in support of the LLM program goals and needs. The fellow will work with the Associate Dean for Advanced Degree Programs, and under the supervision of the Faculty Director of the Law, Science and Technology program. The fellow will also fully participate in the admissions process, working under the guidance of the Associate Dean for Admissions and the program’s Faculty Directorto admit the new class. Although this is a full-time position, the fellow should have a reasonable amount of time to conduct his or her own research and will have ready access to affiliated faculty for that purpose.

Candidates for this position are expected to have strong academic records and references.  Professional experience in the area is also valuable. This position is intended primarily for people who expect to pursue an academic career in a field that is reasonably related to the specialization and who hold a JD, LLM, or JSD from a U.S. law school.  Applicants are expected to commit to this position for an initial two-year term, starting no later than August 2024, with the possibility of a third-year appointment. 

Those interested should apply as noted below, including a letter summarizing their complete educational qualifications and experience, as well as any other information that might help us in making selections. Each applicant should also send us an official law school transcript, a resume, copies of any publications, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references (at least two law professors). 

Apply by Sunday, May 12, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing, rolling basis.

We encourage you to apply as soon as you are reasonably able.

How to Apply:

1. Submit your application online via the Stanford Careers website: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/ - Reference Job Number: [102883]

2. As mentioned previously, attach a cover letter (addressed to Professor Hank Greely), an official law school transcript, a resume/CV, copies of any publications, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references (at least two law professors).

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

This is a 2 -year fixed-term position starting in summer 2024 with the possibility of a 3rd year by mutual consent and approval.

Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The expected base pay range for this position is $80,000-$85,000.  Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.  

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.