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Creighton University Creighton University School of Law invites applicants for a visiting assistant professor position to teach in the Law School’s legal research and writing (LRW) program.
The visitor position is a two-year, full-time position begining on July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027.
Teach two or three courses in the fall and spring semester in Creighton’s LRW program. The program consists of three required semesters of legal research and writing classes. In the fall semester, the LRW faculty teach a 3-credit, upper-level writing course to 2Ls, focusing on appellate brief writing, oral argument, and contract drafting, and a 2-credit, entry-level research and writing course to 1Ls, introducing legal research and objective legal analysis. In the spring semester, the LRW faculty teach a 3-credit, research and writing course that includes demand letters, the drafting of pleadings and discovery, and pretrial motion practice.
Applicants should be aware that the position is for a fixed term of two years. It is possible the Law School will hire a permanent faculty member to teach in the legal writing program in future years. An individual in the visitor position will be welcome to apply for any permanent position advertised during or after the period of the visit but should know that the hiring process for a permanent position is expected to be a national search.
The compensation package includes an entry-level salary of $70-80,000, a research assistant fund, and university benefits. Summer teaching with additional compensation may also be possible. Moving expenses are not available.
Must possess a J.D. degree, along with a strong academic record. Must have exceptional legal research and writing skills. Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making a must. Two or more years of experience in a clerkship and/or in law practice. Prior teaching experience preferred.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Creighton University School of Law, located in Omaha, Nebraska, was founded in 1904, not just to prepare lawyers but to develop leaders. The law school is rooted in the Jesuit Catholic tradition of educating the whole person and empowering its graduates to find their place in the world, so that they contribute to the greater good through leadership, through service, throughout their life.
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
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Creighton University 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
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Creighton University Creighton University School of Law invites applicants for a visiting assistant professor position to teach in the Law School’s legal research and writing (LRW) program.
The visitor position is a two-year, full-time position begining on July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027.
Teach two or three courses in the fall and spring semester in Creighton’s LRW program. The program consists of three required semesters of legal research and writing classes. In the fall semester, the LRW faculty teach a 3-credit, upper-level writing course to 2Ls, focusing on appellate brief writing, oral argument, and contract drafting, and a 2-credit, entry-level research and writing course to 1Ls, introducing legal research and objective legal analysis. In the spring semester, the LRW faculty teach a 3-credit, research and writing course that includes demand letters, the drafting of pleadings and discovery, and pretrial motion practice.
Applicants should be aware that the position is for a fixed term of two years. It is possible the Law School will hire a permanent faculty member to teach in the legal writing program in future years. An individual in the visitor position will be welcome to apply for any permanent position advertised during or after the period of the visit but should know that the hiring process for a permanent position is expected to be a national search.
The compensation package includes an entry-level salary of $70-80,000, a research assistant fund, and university benefits. Summer teaching with additional compensation may also be possible. Moving expenses are not available.
Must possess a J.D. degree, along with a strong academic record. Must have exceptional legal research and writing skills. Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making a must. Two or more years of experience in a clerkship and/or in law practice. Prior teaching experience preferred.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Creighton University School of Law, located in Omaha, Nebraska, was founded in 1904, not just to prepare lawyers but to develop leaders. The law school is rooted in the Jesuit Catholic tradition of educating the whole person and empowering its graduates to find their place in the world, so that they contribute to the greater good through leadership, through service, throughout their life.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
AAP/EEO Statement
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Seniority level
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Tenure Track Assistant Professor - EDU - COUNSELING
Assistant Professor of Biomechanics- Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)
Resident Assistant Professor - Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions
Resident Assistant Professor - Philosophy
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