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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW seeks to hire a tenured faculty member specializing in the intersections of law and technology as part of the university’s quest to become a top five public research institution. This position will be based at the Levin College of Law with a joint appointment at the University of Florida Wertheim College of Engineering. The University of Florida, located in Gainesville, FL, is currently the seventh best public research institution in the nation and the flagship university of the third largest state. This position is funded by the state of Florida’s preeminence initiative, designed to position the state as a national leader in higher education.
The Appointments Committee welcomes applications from candidates who have strong and sustained publication and research records analyzing intersections between law and technology. Preference will be given to candidates who have participated in federal and other grants with engineering professors. Specific areas of study may include, but are not limited to, agriculture, environmental science and policy, civil engineering, energy policy and regulation, medical technology, computer science, cyber-security, data analytics and the regulation of big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, innovation, and intellectual property.
Candidates must also have JD, PhD, or equivalent degrees in related fields and have demonstrated excellence in teaching and commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all students. Application materials should include a cover letter, a resume which includes at least three references, a list of publications, and copies of three publications that have appeared in print within the last five years. Materials may be uploaded at http://jobs.ufl.edu. For further information, applicants may contact Professors Daniel Sokol and Michael Wolf at P.O. Box 117620, Gainesville, FL 32611 or by email appointments@law.ufl.edu.
The Levin College of Law fosters a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students, and we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, disability, and veteran status in all aspects of employment.