The George Washington University Law School
Government Procurement Law Fellow Position
2024-2026
Academic Title: Visiting Associate Professor of Law and Government Procurement Law Program Fellow
Rank: Visiting Associate Professor
Discipline: Law
Contract Type: Visiting, Renewable Appointment
Proposed Start Date: 7/1/2024
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Position Description Summary
The George Washington University Law School is pleased to announce the availability of a graduate fellowship beginning in July 2024 for a twelve-month appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The Fellow will have the title of Visiting Associate Professor of Law and Government Procurement Law Program Fellow.
This Fellowship offers many advantages, with opportunities and professional connections available across the university and the nation's capital, including:
- Joining the faculty of one of the leading government procurement law programs in the world.
- Prime location in the heart of Washington, D.C., within walking or Metro distance of leading governmental agencies, contractors, national and international organizations, and embassies
- Opportunities to attend, participate in, and organize numerous programs and events of interest in the government procurement law and policy field, both in the law school and with external partners.
- Significant networking opportunities with the GW Law’s large and engaged government procurement alumni.
- Opportunities to collaborate on writing projects with GW Law’s world-renowned government procurement faculty and publish scholarship in the leading publications in the field.
- Collaboration opportunities with the leading government, industry, nongovernmental organizations in our field.
- International connections with visiting dignitaries, graduate students, and visiting scholars.
Fellows receive an annual salary commensurate with experience and health insurance, and other benefits associated with a full-time position at GW. These benefits include GW’s Tuition Remission Benefit, which may provide an opportunity to complete coursework as a candidate in GW graduate degree program.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The Fellow will engage in government procurement law research in the Fellow’s area of interest or expertise and is expected to publish articles that result from the research. The Fellow also is encouraged to deliver presentations to professional conferences or programs, with funding provided through the Law School, as determined by the Associate Dean for Government Procurement Law.
The Fellow may have the opportunity to co-teach or teach a course in the Government Procurement Law Program after the first semester and may guest lecture in other courses if time permits. The Fellow is expected to supervise and advise students on independent research projects.
The Fellow is responsible for preparing and editing content for the Program's social media platforms and Program blog, Beyond the FAR. The Fellow assists in organizing and publicizing of numerous government law conferences and programs each year.
About 30% of the Fellow's work, occasionally more depending on event schedules, involves communication, outreach, and administrative support of the Government Law Program, as well as student advising.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A J.D. or LL.M. degree (or international equivalent) with coursework in Government
- Procurement Law;
- strong academic writing, research, and organizational skills;
- government procurement law practice experience, teaching experience, published government procurement law scholarship, or comparable demonstration of commitment to government procurement law;
- interest in developing and advancing new program initiatives;
- collaborative program and event management experience;
- strong communications skills;
- ability to work independently; and
- demonstrated experience in social media or web-based engagement.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants should email the following documents in a single file:
- a letter of interest;
- a detailed resume or Curriculum Vitae;
- a writing sample;
- a list of three or more references; and
- a complete law school transcript
to govpro@law.gwu.edu. Review of applications will begin on April 30, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
You may direct any questions about the position to Jessica Tillipman, Associate Dean for Government Procurement Law Studies at jtillipman@law.gwu.edu. Only complete applications will be considered. Please note that we cannot authorize visas for international applicants.
Background Screening: Successful completion of a background screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: The University and the Law School have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ candidates to apply for these positions. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Applicant Documents (Required Documents)
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Writing Sample
- Contact Information for 3 References
- Complete Law School Transcript(s)