UConn Law will be searching for three faculty positions this fall:

1.    Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation (entry or lateral)
2.    Legal Practice Clinical Professor (entry or lateral)
3.    Thomas F. Gallivan, Jr. Chair of Real Property Law (lateral)

Position descriptions after the fold . Questions can be directed to the chair of the UConn Faculty Appointments Committee, Goldburn Maynard (goldburn.maynard at uconn.edu).

OPEN-RANK CLINICAL PROFESSOR – LEGAL PRACTICE PROGRAM

 

The University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Law seeks candidates for an open-rank clinical faculty position in its Legal Practice Program (“LP Program”), beginning in the fall of 2027. Appointment may be made at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor of Law, commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. The LP Program at UConn School of Law is an integrated seven-credit first-year program that provides experiential training in legal writing, legal research, oral advocacy, interviewing, counseling, negotiation, and professional identity formation.

This position affords the opportunity to teach Legal Practice during the fall and spring semesters; design and refine curriculum, simulations, assignments, and assessments that advance students’ lawyering skills; and mentor students as they develop as legal professionals. Faculty teach through a combination of classroom instruction and simulated client representations, culminating in an innovative spring-semester skills capstone. The program encourages thoughtful integration of emerging technologies—including legal research platforms and generative artificial intelligence—to enhance student learning while cultivating ethical judgment and professional responsibility needed to use these tools effectively in legal practice.

Although LP faculty collaborate closely on curriculum design and program development, each faculty member exercises substantial autonomy in organizing and teaching their course, selecting instructional approaches, and developing classroom materials consistent with program learning outcomes.

UConn School of Law is a top-ranked public law school in the Northeast, offering a professional education and scholarly environment of the highest quality. The School is committed to building and supporting a vibrant, multicultural, and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Its beautiful Gothic Revival campus is located in the West End of Hartford, a few miles from the state capitol and courts, as well as the headquarters of leading insurance companies and other major corporations. The School has both day and evening divisions and offers the JD (Juris Doctor) degree, LLM (Master of Laws) degrees, and the SJD (Doctor of Laws) degree, as well as several dual degree programs. The UConn Law faculty includes leading scholars, experienced practitioners, and internationally known experts in a wide range of fields. The Law School hosts three student journals, over forty student organizations, extensive clinical and public service for the surrounding communities, and one of the largest law libraries in the world.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the

 

state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral
• At least three years of legal practice
• A demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, legal academy, and/or profession.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Record of excellence in teaching legal writing, legal skills, or experiential
• Significant experience in legal writing, client interviewing, counseling, negotiation, and oral
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based teaching and learning, including a willingness to develop and refine pedagogy.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous curricular improvement and innovation in legal
• Experience using or teaching with legal technology, including electronic research platforms, practice technologies, and/or generative AI tools, and a commitment to helping students develop the skills and ethical judgment necessary to use these technologies effectively,

ethically, and professionally.

• National or regional engagement with organizations related to legal writing, experiential education, legal pedagogy, or the legal profession.

 

 

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position that is eligible for five-year, presumptively renewable long-term contracts. The initial appointment will be for one year (for those on track toward a long-term contract) or five years (for those appointed with a long-term contract) depending on experience. Renewals will be based on performance. Salary will be commensurate with background,

qualifications, and experience. Candidates should expect to work at the Law School located in Hartford, Connecticut.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

 

TO APPLY

Please apply online to https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, search # 499734      

and submit the following application materials:

 

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing sample
• Teaching statement
• Names and contact information for three (3) references

 

Any questions about application materials may be directed to the appointments committee chair, Goldburn P. Maynard Jr., at goldburn.maynard@uconn.edu.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately, with those submitted by September 30, 2026 receiving priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled, and is subject to budgetary approval.

 

All employees are subject to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

 

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

 

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

 

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.

OPEN-RANK CLINICAL PROFESSOR – DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND BAR PREPARATION

 

The University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Law seeks candidates for an open-rank clinical faculty position as Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation beginning in the fall of 2027. This is a long-term contract faculty position within the Law School’s Professional Skills Faculty. Appointment may be made at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank level, depending on qualifications and experience.

In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Director will provide strategic leadership for the Law School’s established academic success and bar readiness program, assessing, enhancing, and reimagining program components as appropriate to support students and graduates from matriculation through bar admission. The Director will work with faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, and external partners to identify and support students at risk of academic or bar exam underperformance; to design and deliver workshops, programs, and resources to promote student achievement, professional development, bar readiness, and licensure success; and to align the program with evolving accreditation standards and licensure requirements, including the NextGen bar. The Director will teach one academic success course each fall and spring semester, provide individualized advising and coaching, and develop and teach bar preparation and related courses, with substantial opportunity to shape the structure and delivery of the Law School’s bar readiness program.

UConn School of Law is a top-ranked public law school in the Northeast, offering a professional education and scholarly environment of the highest quality. The School is committed to building and supporting a vibrant, multicultural, and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Its beautiful Gothic Revival campus is located in the West End of Hartford, a few miles from the state capitol and courts, as well as the headquarters of leading insurance companies and other major corporations. The School has both day and evening divisions and offers the JD (Juris Doctor) degree, LLM (Master of Laws) degrees, and the SJD (Doctor of Laws) degree, as well as several dual degree programs. The UConn Law faculty includes leading scholars, experienced practitioners, and internationally known experts in a wide range of fields. The Law School hosts three student journals, over forty student organizations, extensive clinical and public service for the surrounding communities, and one of the largest law libraries in the world.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a

 

center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational
• A demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the legal academy and/or profession.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience, preferably in academic success, teaching, academic support/skills programming, bar preparation, student affairs, advising, or related areas at the law school level.
• Demonstrated understanding of the evolving attorney licensure landscape, including the NextGen Bar Exam.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered learning environment that responds effectively to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and supports the academic, professional, and personal development of all students.
• Demonstrated administrative and program-assessment
• Experience teaching legal
• Previous legal practice

 

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position that is eligible for five-year, presumptively renewable long-term contracts. The initial appointment will be for one year (for those on track toward a long-term contract) or five years (for those appointed with a long-term contract) depending on experience. Renewals will be based on performance. Salary will be commensurate with background,

qualifications, and experience. Candidates should expect to work at the Law School located in Hartford, Connecticut.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

 

TO APPLY

Please apply online to https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, search # 499737 and submit the following application materials:

 

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three (3) references
• Writing sample

 

Any questions about application materials may be directed to the appointments committee chair, Goldburn P. Maynard Jr., at goldburn.maynard@uconn.edu.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately, with those submitted by September 30, 2026 receiving priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled, and is subject to budgetary approval.

 

All employees are subject to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

 

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

 

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

 

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.

THOMAS F. GALLIVAN, JR. CHAIR OF REAL PROPERTY LAW

 

The University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Law seeks applications from lateral candidates for the Thomas

1. Gallivan, Jr. Chair of Real Property Law. This is a tenured faculty position reserved for an outstanding scholar with an international or national reputation for excellence in property law scholarship, teaching, and service. Candidates for the Gallivan Chair should have an ambitious research agenda that seeks to shape contemporary conversations in property, land use and/or real estate law. We welcome applications from candidates pursuing innovative work within these areas that involves issues such as housing, local government, environmental law, and resiliency.

The Gallivan Chair will be expected to provide vision and leadership through scholarly research and engagement at major national and international conferences and symposia, along with developing innovative Law School program and academic offerings. The Chair will also be expected to engage with members of the Connecticut real property bar. The position provides discretionary endowment funds to support research, to build relationships with property scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, and to engage with the broader legal community. The Gallivan Chair presents a unique opportunity to collaborate with the Center for Energy & Environmental Law, the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (circa.uconn.edu), and other partners throughout the University. The UConn School of Law is especially interested in candidates who will add to the diversity of our faculty and community. We welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups and other candidates with experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints that will enrich the diversity of our institution.

UConn School of Law is a top-ranked public law school in the Northeast, offering a professional education and scholarly environment of the highest quality. The School is committed to building and supporting a vibrant, multicultural, and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Its beautiful Gothic Revival campus is located in the West End of Hartford, a few miles from the state capitol and courts, as well as the headquarters of leading insurance companies and other major corporations. The School has both day and evening divisions and offers the JD (Juris Doctor) degree, LLM (Master of Laws) degrees, and the SJD (Doctor of Laws) degree, as well as several dual degree programs. The UConn Law faculty includes leading scholars, experienced practitioners, and internationally known experts in a wide range of fields. The Law School hosts three student journals, over forty student organizations, extensive clinical and public service for the surrounding communities, and one of the largest law libraries in the world.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A JD degree or equivalent terminal degree in a related
• Qualifications for appointment at the rank of Full Professor with
• A distinguished record of high-impact scholarship in property law, land use, real estate law, or closely related areas.
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching and a commitment to student
• Willingness to engage with members of the Connecticut
• A demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, legal academy, and/or profession.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading academic centers, programs, or policy
• A proven track record of bridging academic theory with legal practice or public
• Experience in securing and managing external research
• Interest in developing new academic offerings appropriate for legal and other professional communities, such as planners, municipal officials, and others.
• Interest in elevating the scholarly profile and professional engagement of colleagues across the property law field.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time appointment for a tenured-at-hire position. Lateral applicants must meet Law School and University requirements for appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure. Salary and rank will be highly competitive and commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement annuities, and research support. Candidates should expect to work at the Law School located in Hartford, Connecticut.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, search #499733 and submit the following application materials:

 

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Scholarship statement
• Teaching statement
• Sample journal articles or books
• Names and contact information for three references

 

Any questions about application materials may be directed to the appointments committee chair, Goldburn P. Maynard Jr., at goldburn.maynard@uconn.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately, with those submitted by September 30, 2026 receiving priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled, and is subject to budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp. All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community. The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives

 

and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

 

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.