Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
- School of Law
- Faculty Lecturer
- Faculty with Admin Status
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
Department: School of Law
Campus Location: Washburn University
The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by April 4, 2024
Position Summary: Washburn University School of Law invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor beginning August 1, 2024. We are especially interested in candidates who have experience teaching legal research and writing and are able to teach other courses as needed including but not limited to remedies, ADR, or professional responsibility.
Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of over 5,550 undergraduate, graduate, and law students, a significant and growing number of whom are first generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.
Washburn University School of Law moved into its new, state-of-the-art building in July 2023. The building features classrooms equipped with up-to-date recording technology, including closed captioning; a green room recording studio; and beautiful trial and appellate courtrooms.
The Washburn campus is located blocks from the historic state capitol. Topeka features affordable housing; beautiful, historic neighborhoods with well-maintained parks; and a nationally recognized public library. It is also the home of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Site.
Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a vibrant and inclusive working environment and curriculum. We offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, supportive leadership team, and a healthy work/life balance. At Washburn, we strive to ensure a campus climate that supports the success of every employee and appreciates the unique skills and expertise each contributes to serving our students.
Essential Functions:
• Fulfill teaching expectations associated with a visiting assistant professor appointment. Teach a full workload of one first year legal writing course plus one additional course each semester.
Required Qualifications:
• JD degree from an ABA-approved law school
• The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Record of teaching legal research and writing.
• Record of teaching other courses as needed including but not limited to remedies, ADR, or professional responsibility.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Questions pertaining to this recruitment may be directed to Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Emily Grant by emailing emily.grant@washburn.edu
Background Check Required
Washburn is an EOE and is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching-focused academic and work environment. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn’s efforts to create a campus climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education.
Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.
Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email benefits@washburn.edu or call 785-670-1538 at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.
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