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Overview:

Quinnipiac University's School of Law invites applications for several faculty positions to join our collaborative community and make a significant impact by inspiring and mentoring students. We welcome both entry-level and lateral candidates.

Areas of particular curricular need include Evidence (immediate need), as well as Family Law and Criminal Law in light of anticipated curricular growth and alignment with the NextGen bar exam. Additional areas of interest may include Contracts, Civil Procedure, Business Organizations, Commercial Law, Trusts & Estates, and Academic Excellence / Bar Preparation.

We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our Legal Research and Writing program while also teaching in a foundational doctrinal area. This integrated teaching model reflects the School's commitment to combining skills instruction, doctrinal learning, and bar readiness.

Appointments may be structured to align with the candidate's teaching profile and institutional needs, including tenure-track or other full-time faculty roles, as well as teaching models that combine legal writing and doctrinal instruction.

All faculty positions are full-time and based on Quinnipiac's North Haven campus, with an expectation of in-person teaching and engagement in the academic community.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds, experiences, or scholarship would enhance the academic excellence of our faculty.

The anticipated start date is August 2027.

About the School:

The Quinnipiac University School of Law is a student-centered law school with an outstanding and accessible teaching faculty, a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, an impressive range of externship and clinical opportunities, and a focus on collaboration and mentoring. The law school resides in a state-of-the-art facility on the university's North Haven Campus, with a dynamic community of advanced programs including Quinnipiac's School of Medicine.

Quinnipiac Law enrolls almost 400 students pursuing a juris doctor degree or one of six joint degrees (combined degrees with other disciplines), including the JD/MBA. The law school offers concentrations in civil advocacy and dispute resolution; criminal law and advocacy; cybersecurity and information privacy; family law; health law; intellectual property; international law and policy; tax law; and workplace law.

The School of Law is deeply committed to student success, bar passage, and career outcomes, and has made targeted investments in academic excellence, experiential learning, and curricular innovation, including expanded integration of skills-based and doctrinal instruction.

Quinnipiac is fully approved by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. For more information, please visit law.qu.edu.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles - including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men's ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities.

The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings.

As Quinnipiac grows, the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.

• We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner.
• We passionately care about our community. Everyone should feel welcome and valued.
• We boldly shape our university's future. We will forge a path of impact together.

These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Legal Research and Writing and/or other skills-based courses, along with one or more foundational or upper-level doctrinal courses, in a primarily in-person teaching environment
• Advise and mentor students and evaluate student performance
• Produce and publish legal scholarship
• Engage with the bench, bar, and law-related service organizations
• Participate in faculty governance and law school administration
• Contribute to the School's bar passage, academic excellence, and licensure initiatives, as appropriate to the candidate's teaching role

Education Requirements:

• Juris Doctor required

Qualifications:

• Excellent academic record
• Record of, or demonstrated potential for, outstanding teaching and scholarly achievement
• Interest in, or demonstrated capacity for, teaching both legal writing and doctrinal courses is strongly preferred
• Prior law school teaching experience is preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to contribute to a collaborative, student-centered academic environment
• Some prior exposure to legal practice, such as employment, clinical work, or judicial clerkship
• Commitment to contribute to the intellectual vitality, diversity, and excellence of the academic community

Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a CV/resume, a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements, demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and contact information for three references.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.