Visiting Assistant Or Associate Professors Of Lawyering Skills

Visiting Assistant or Associate Professors of Lawyering Skills

Position Description

Seattle University School of Law invites applications for three Visiting Assistant or Associate Professors of Lawyering Skills to teach in our Legal Writing Program for the 2024-25 academic year, beginning July 1, 2024: two positions will be full-time and one position will be half-time. Visiting faculty will have an opportunity to apply for and be considered for future permanent positions in the School of Law. Rank will be determined based on experience.

Seattle University has a nationally ranked Legal Writing program with a collegial and collaborative faculty. Our Legal Writing program consists of three required semesters over two years.

The first-year course, Legal Writing, Skills, and Values, focuses on the traditional skills of legal research, predictive legal analysis, and legal writing, and it also introduces the lawyering skills of client interviewing and counseling, fact development, and negotiation. In addition, it explores the values of reflection as both a lawyering and academic skill, cultural competence, and development of professional identity. In the second-year course, students learn persuasive writing and oral advocacy. Faculty teaching in the program rotate through the two courses.

In the 2024-25 academic year, the full-time appointees would be responsible for teaching two sections of Legal Writing, Skills, and Values. The halftime appointee would be responsible for teaching one section of Legal Writing, Skills, and Values in our hybrid FLEX program.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited institution and at least five years' experience in legal practice.

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit applications online at www.seattleu.edu/careers, including a cover letter of interest responsive to the prompts below, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references (letters may be solicited upon submission of application). In your cover letter explain how you understand, embody, and would contribute to each of the following at Seattle University. Please dedicate one paragraph to each prompt: 1.

Our 5-year Strategic Plan, Reigniting Our Strategic Directions; 2. Our Mission as a Jesuit and Catholic University; 3. Our commitment to DEI and Inclusive Academic Excellence; 4.

Our focus on pedagogy, scholarship, service, and institution building; and 5. Our faculty members' role as Teacher-Scholars. Application review begins May 24, 2024.

Open until filled. Inquiries about these positions can be directed to Professor Mimi Samuel (msamuel@seattleu.edu).

Compensation at a Glance:

Salary Range: $75,000 - $120,000

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs.

Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, and paid sick leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/