From a recent email message:
The University of Connecticut School of Law invites applications for the Stuart F. Smith Teaching Fellowship Program. This 2-year, visiting teaching fellowship program is designed to prepare fellows for entering law school teaching and to contribute to the diversity of the legal academy. Fellows will have the opportunity to engage in focused research to support their scholarship and develop their teaching skills through course offerings aligned with their research interests. Faculty mentorship and professional development programming will help prepare fellows for the legal teaching market and a future academic career.
A successful candidate will show potential for excellence in legal scholarship and teaching along with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The Law School is committed to building and supporting a vibrant, multicultural, and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals underrepresented in the legal academy, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates with experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints that will enrich our community and the broader legal profession.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- JD degree or equivalent terminal degree in a related field.
- Demonstrated potential for legal teaching excellence.
- Demonstrated potential for scholarly excellence.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, legal academy, and/or profession.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Demonstrated potential to teach courses that will enhance curricular priorities.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
The position is a non-tenure track, 2-year end-dated appointment, subject to annual review and renewal. The annual salary is $70,000. Benefits include health insurance and research support. Candidates should expect to work at the Law School located in Hartford, Connecticut.
TO APPLY
Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/27264 and submit the following application materials:
- A letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Research proposal describing your general research interests and 1-2 specific scholarly projects you plan to pursue during your fellowship
- A writing sample
- A diversity statement
- Names and contact information for three (3) references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on March 18, 2024. Any questions about the position or application materials may be directed to Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Intellectual Life Anne Dailey at anne.dailey@uconn.edu.