Position Details
Summary
Operating Title |
Professor of Law, Health_Open Rank |
Long Classification Title |
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Campus Location |
Concord |
Department |
UNHL JD Instruction |
Summary of Position |
The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (
UNH Franklin Pierce), a national leader in legal education with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and quality engagement for all, is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for a lateral tenure/tenure track and/or non-scholarship-track appointments to its full-time faculty starting in August 2023.
The law school has a number of curricular needs but is particularly interested in candidates with subject-matter expertise and/or scholarship in Health Law. This position will involve directing the law school's Health Law and Policy program and teaching related courses that may include Torts, Health Law, and Drug Law, subject to candidate interest and expertise.
All applicants should be ready and enthusiastic to teach both in our residential program in Concord, New Hampshire, and in our online programs including our innovative, specialized online Hybrid JD program in Intellectual Property, Technology, and Information Law. |
Additional Job Information |
UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate
COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against
COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement. |
Posting Number |
PF0747FY23 |
Acceptable Minimum Qualifications |
Acceptable minimum qualifications include: a JD from an
ABA-accredited law school or the foreign equivalent; the interest in and ability to teach in an innovative environment, both in-person and online; and a dedication to mentoring students both on campus and remotely. Faculty wishing to be considered for tenure track or tenured lateral appointments should demonstrate skill in scholarly writing, with a record of publishing in law reviews and law journals. Applicants who do not seek a tenure-track position should demonstrate a track record in the health care industry, including at least five years of full-time experience practicing in health law. All candidates should provide evidence of management experience including in programming, fundraising, and administration; the administrative and leadership skills necessary to excel as a program director; the ability to offer a leading voice on relevant policy and law; and the ability to cultivate local and relational partnerships. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to promoting inclusive excellence and diversity and the ability to effectively work with our rapidly expanding and diverse student population. Candidates must also demonstrate that they are team players; that they possess a collegial and flexible nature; and that they are committed to excellence in performing institutional service and governance responsibilities. |
Additional Preferred Qualifications |
Please apply online through https://jobs.usnh.edu. The cover letter should be addressed to the Faculty Appointments Committee.
In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in this position, and what makes you a strong candidate. If relevant, please include a scholarly agenda.
In the required Diversity Statement, please address how you have contributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your scholarship and work. |
Salary Information |
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. |
Quick Link to Posting |
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Percent Time Information (FTE) |
1.00 |
Faculty Information |
Tenure-Track |
If Renewable or Number of years, please specify |
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Type of Position |
Faculty |
Posting Details
Posting Date |
02/03/2023 |
Open Until Filled |
Yes |
Closing Date |
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Interested Internal Candidates Exist? |
No |
Appointment Type |
Tenure-Track |
If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date |
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Departmental Information |
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This position is responsible for the supervision of |
Operating Staff , Adjunct Staff , Students |
Special Requirements |
A background check will be required as a condition of employment. |
EEO Statement |
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Institution Information |
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is an intimate, innovative law school, committed to developing students who enjoy challenging dialogue from the first moments of orientation, embrace practice-based learning, and stand ready to join the ranks of alumni who are global leaders in intellectual property, general practice, public interest and social justice, and commerce and technology. Our Legal Residency program allows students to work in their fields of interest for up to a full semester while receiving credit and our Daniel Webster Scholar program is the only practice-based bar exam alternative in the nation. Our faculty consists of practitioners experienced in their fields of interest. The small student/faculty ratio promotes collaboration and collegiality. Accredited by the American Bar Association,
UNH Franklin Pierce is located in Concord, New Hampshire, home to the state's legislature, state offices, as well as local, state and U.S. federal courts. Concord is just an hour's drive from Boston, and we are located less than an hour from mountains, lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.
The
UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here: |
Duties / Responsibilities
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/Vita
- Cover Letter
- Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
- Scholarly Documents (1)
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