Visiting Professor

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago

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Law School


Position Overview

The University of Kansas School of Law invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track visiting professor/associate professor for the 2024-25 academic year.

The law school seeks candidates with demonstrated scholarly achievement and teaching excellence in the areas of Torts, Criminal Law, and one other course to be mutually agreed upon. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Kansas actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and candidates who will contribute to the climate of diversity in the law school to apply.


Job Description

For a full academic year position, duties include the following:
50% - Teach three courses. This includes class preparation, meeting and counseling students, and administering final exams.

40% - Conduct and publish research.

10% - Provide some service to the law school, university, and the legal profession.


Required Qualifications

Visiting Associate Professor:

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Demonstrated outstanding academic and legal performance.
  • Two (2) years law school teaching experience, including teaching Criminal Law and Torts, is strongly preferred. 

    • Visiting Professor:
  • JD from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Demonstrated outstanding academic and legal performance.
  • Four (4) years of law school experience teaching Criminal Law and Torts. 

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Professor Kyle Velte
    Associate Dean, Faculty
    [email protected]


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    Submit all application materials online. Only complete applications submitted online will be reviewed and considered.  A complete application will contain a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching/research interests and future plans, and the names of three references familiar with the candidate’s qualifications.

    In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application:

    • Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

    Application review begins March 4, 2024, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is received.

    Application Review Begins

    04-Mar-2024


    Anticipated Start Date

    18-Aug-2024


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Advertised Salary Range

    Commensurate with experience


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.


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