The University of Alabama School of Law seeks to fill multiple entry-level/junior-lateral tenure-track positions for the 2018-19 academic year. Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. from an accredited law school or an equivalent degree (such as a Ph.D. in a related field). Entry-level candidates should demonstrate potential for strong teaching and scholarship; junior-lateral candidates should have an established record of excellent teaching and distinguished scholarship. Positions are not necessarily limited by subject. However, there is a particular need for applicants who study and/or teach business law (corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, and business planning are of particular interest); criminal law; insurance law; and torts (including products liability). Family law and labor/employment are also areas of interest. We welcome applications from candidates who approach scholarship from a variety of perspectives and methods (including quantitative or qualitative empiricism, formal modeling, or historical or philosophical analysis).
The University embraces diversity in its faculty, students, and staff, and we welcome applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community. Interested candidates should apply online at facultyjobs.ua.edu. Salary, benefits, and research support will be nationally competitive. All applications are confidential to the extent permitted by state and federal law; the positions remain open until filled. Questions should be directed to Professor William Brewbaker, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee (facappts@law.ua.edu).
Let me add on a personal note that the University of Alabama is the fastest growing flagship state university in the country. When I arrived here in 2001 we had about 19,000 students and we're closing in on 40,000 now — and that growth has resulted in all sorts of positive changes. There's a lot of growth and excitement in Tuscaloosa; across campus there's a diverse and exciting study body, the faculty is expanding. The intellectual culture at the University and the law school has been the most positive part of my return to UA after nearly a decade away. Within the law school building we're fortunate to have fabulous students, faculty, and a fantastic dean, Mark Brandon. And we're very much looking forward to expanding the faculty this year.