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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- SUPERIOR Assistant Professor of Legal Studies in SUPERIOR, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21421 POSITION: #25-27: Teaching Assistant Professor of Legal Studies - HBJD Teaching Assistant Professor of Legal Studies, TL055, Full-Time: 100% appointment, Instructional Academic Staff, Ongoing/Renewable, Academic (9-month), one vacancy POSITION SUMMARY: As the premiere and only four-year Legal Studies and Criminal Justice Program in the Northland region, we are dedicated to preparing students for careers and advanced studies in the areas of law, criminal justice, and beyond. The University of Wisconsin-Superior is a student-centered university, and we prioritize providing our students with the personal and professional foundation needed to succeed after graduation. Instructors are provided with the support of the administration, department, and program colleagues in creating a productive, cooperative learning environment that deeply and meaningfully engages students in their learning. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to innovative and engaging teaching strategies. We are seeking applicants for a Teaching Assistant Professor position, with a specialized focus in Legal Studies who demonstrate a commitment to student learning and development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in areas such as legal theory, legal processes and systems, and/or comparative / international law. JOB DUTIES: *Teach 12 credits per semester on campus, potentially including Room and Zoom (Hybrid synchronous courses) *Develop the materials necessary for teaching those courses, including syllabi, Canvas modules, assignments, etc. *Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the CJUS / LSTU program to provide support and advising for students in multiple capacities. *Contributes to the development of scholarship related to teaching and learning, including publications and presentations. *Participate in Teaching & Learning Cohort (TLC) Orientation and mentoring program in the first year. *Engage in program service activities such as assessment, scheduling, marketing, recruitment and retention, community partner outreach, and other program related support as designated by the program. *Identify and develop opportunities in the community for outreach and partnership. *Serve on Department and University committees. Other Duties: *Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned. *Other duties as assigned. STARTING DATE: August 2025 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu; For additional information about this position, contact McKenzie Britton at mbritton@uwsuper.edu APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on January 8, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Once an application is received, your user profile information remains in UW-Superior\'s Talent Management System for future submissions. To Apply: 1.Visit UW-Careers at www.careers.wisconsin.edu. 2.In the Search Jobs box enter the job number #25-27: Teaching Assistant Professor of Legal Studies - HBJD and hit Enter. 3.Click on the Position title. 4.Click on the Apply for Job button o For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 21421: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: *MA/MS in Law, Legal Studies, Jurisprudence, or a related field OR Juris Doctorate (JD) *Experience with teaching / facilitating learning (at any level including K-12, community, workplace, and higher education). This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: *PhD in Legal Studies, or a related field OR Juris Doctorate (JD) *Familiarity with traditional pre-law pedagogical met ods, including Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion (IRAC) *Experience teaching at the college level *Experience teaching or learning in an online environment *Professional experience working in a law-related context *Connections to potential regional partners in the legal field *Experience in comparative law and/or the principles of tribal sovereignty *Experience with legal databases such as Westlaw ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu