Description

The University of Dayton School of Law is hiring new faculty! Areas of need include property, intellectual property, secured transactions, business organizations, evidence, criminal law, contracts, wills and trusts, and legal writing. 

UD is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities, and the largest private university in Ohio. Embedded in the dynamic city of Dayton, OH, and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to experiential learning.

The University is located in the dynamic midsize city of Dayton in a region going through an economic and cultural renaissance. It is located approximately one hour between Cincinnati and Columbus. Dayton boasts extensive green space, arts and cultural offerings and a low cost of living. You can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while pursuing your passion for teaching and research.

Please use this link to apply for a tenure track position by October 1 or this link to apply for a legal writing position by November 1.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D.  from an Accredited U.S. law school or the equivalent from a foreign law school
• Potential to publish scholarly works.
• Interest and potential to teach in one or more of the following courses: property, intellectual property, wills and trusts, contracts, secured transactions, business organizations, evidence, or criminal law

Preferred Qualifications:
While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Outstanding academic record;
• A record of original scholarship and potential to be an expert in one’s field;
• Demonstrated potential to be an outstanding teacher;
• Potential to successfully mentor students from underrepresented groups;
• Demonstrated and successful experience working with people from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds;
• Prior experience in law practice, preferably in one or more of our areas of need;
• Excellent written communication skills;
• Effective oral communication skills;
• Effective interpersonal skills with various constituencies;
• Interest in and/or experience teaching two or more of the following: property, intellectual property, wills and trusts, contracts, secured transactions, business organizations, evidence or criminal law;
• An expressed willingness and enthusiasm to teach in and develop UDSL's hybrid online J.D. program;
  Effective classroom management skills;
• Commitment to breadth of education, including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition of social justice and a commitment of service to the community, university, and profession.