Asst. Professor - Liberal Arts jobs in New Mexico

The University of New Mexico School of Law invites applications from qualified candidates for a Visiting Assistant Professor in its Law and Indigenous Peoples Program to begin August 1, 2024. It is anticipated that this visiting position will be for one academic year, with the possibility of an extension at the UNM School of Law's discretion. We seek candidates with scholarly distinction or promise, as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree by the date of their application.

The UNM School of Law is a leading institution in the development of the fields of Tribal and Federal Indian law education and assisting in the legal protection and representation of Native American nations and communities. The Law and Indigenous Peoples Program is a multifaceted academic program whose components include:

(1) an Indian Law Certificate Program, allowing students to concentrate in a specialized course of study that provides them with the advanced skills and expertise required in the competitive environment of Indian law practice;

(2) the Southwest Indian Law Clinic, one of the law school's renowned specialized law clinics. Student attorneys represent Indigenous clients in tribal, state, and federal legal systems, as well as in governmental agency hearings; and

(3) the Tribal Law Journal, a unique and groundbreaking student-edited online law journal dedicated to publishing scholarship, analysis, and commentary focusing on issues pertaining to the law of Tribal nations and Indigenous communities.

The curriculum of the Law and Indigenous Peoples Program includes basic and advanced courses in federal Indian law, the legal systems of sovereign Tribal nations, and international Indigenous law. It also includes courses and seminars that address the intersection of Indian law with other doctrinal/practice areas such as economic development, family law, criminal law, natural resources and environmental law, state-Tribal relations, and tribal and federal appellate advocacy. The successful applicant will teach courses offered in the Law and Indigenous Peoples Program.

UNM School of Law consistently maintains one of the highest percentages of Native Americans in the student body relative to other law schools, including a high percentage of Native American law faculty members. The UNM chapter of the Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) is an energetic and innovative student organization, with membership regularly consisting of a significant percentage of the student body.

Consistent with the American Bar Association's Accreditation Standard 206 regarding Diversity and Inclusion, the UNM School of Law highly value candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives as we work toward enriching our students' learning through inclusion and enhancing the faculty's academic mission of research, teaching, service, and community engagement in New Mexico, the United States, and the world. Women with a background in a STEM discipline, under-represented racial and ethnic minorities, groups historically marginalized in American life, individuals with disabilities, students who attended law school later in their careers, and those from rural origins, first-generation college experience, and veteran status are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to be part of a university-wide priority on excellence-and-equity across all dimensions of the academic mission.

Offering a J.D. degree, cross-disciplinary dual degrees, and a Masters of Legal Studies, which includes an optional Indian law concentration, the UNM School of Law is nationally recognized for its Law and Indigenous Peoples Program, the Southwest Indian Law Clinic, and its innovative classes that combine law practice skills training with doctrinal instruction and a small student-to-faculty ratio. For more information about the University of New Mexico School of Law, the Law and Indigenous Peoples Program, and the Southwest Indian Law Clinic, please visit the law school's website at http://lawschool.unm.edu/about/index.html.

Please direct questions to Aliza Organick, Chair Current Visiting Position Committee (organick@law.unm.edu). For full consideration, applicants should apply by May 31, 2024, although we recommend that you submit your materials as soon as possible. To view the complete job description and apply, please visit https://unmjobs.unm.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent legal degree by the date of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in academic scholarship.
  
• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in the practice of Indian law and related fields.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
  
• Teaching in relevant subject areas.

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