Job Description
University of Hawaii logo University of Hawaii Assistant Professor of Law (Environmental Law) SALARY Depends on Qualifications LOCATION
Honolulu, HI JOB TYPE
Full-Time Permanent JOB NUMBER
2024-02121 DEPARTMENT
University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law DIVISION
Instruction OPENING DATE
03/07/2025 CLOSING DATE
Continuous POSITION NUMBER:
82046
Description
The University of Hawai'i at Manoa, William S. Richardson School of Law seeks to fill several faculty positions. We are seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor (F3-9) with expertise in Environmental Law. We welcome candidates who, in addition to the primary field, have expertise in Asian Legal Studies, Business Law, Family Law, Health Law, Native Hawaiian Law, Pacific Island Legal Systems, or Professional Responsibility.
The Law School is located in Manoa on the flagship campus of the University of Hawai‘i system. It reflects and embraces Hawai‘i’s location and values, and recognizes its special responsibility to Hawai‘i and the Pacific region. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to furthering UH Manoa’s mission as a community-serving university committed to being a Native Hawaiian place of learning. The successful candidates should also be willing to contribute to and support the Law School’s new online JD program.
Minimum Qualifications: For F3 candidates: An outstanding record of academic and/or professional achievement, a Juris Doctor degree or equivalent, and a potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and public service.
Desirable Qualifications:
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with our students, staff, faculty, alumni, government officials, community members, and members of the bar, and to thrive in multicultural and multidisciplinary contexts.
Demonstrated interest in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that benefits our student population.
Experience in and commitment to teaching law effectively in a variety of modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid.
To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload required documents. Interested candidates should also submit the following to the Appointments Committee Chair, Professor Richard Chen, at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***:
Cover letter showing how they satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; Resume; Contact information for three academic and/or professional references; Research agenda; Statement describing their teaching philosophy and ideal course package; Job talk paper and up to two additional scholarly articles or equivalent; and Statement explaining how they would contribute to furthering the mission and values of the Law School and UH Manoa.
The Appointments Committee will begin reviewing applications in March 2025 and continue until the position is filled. * * * EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA
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Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
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