"Assistant Professor, Law"

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At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.

Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time faculty in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, ZagFit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center, Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes and more. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.

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Proposed Rank/Hiring Title Assistant Professor, Law

Department School of Law

Proposed Hiring Contract Type Tenure Track

Non-Tenure Track End Date

Appointment Percent 100%

Months per Year 9 months

Job Summary

Full-time Professors, regardless of rank, will typically teach two courses per semester, which may include first-year and/or required courses. Our curricular needs include a variety of first-year, required, and elective courses, including Contracts, Evidence, Lawyering Skills, Professional Responsibility, Business Enterprises, Family Law, Legal Research and Writing, Torts, Wills and Trusts, and clinical courses in Child Rights and Representation. Gonzaga Law embraces a unified faculty model, in which all faculty members are supported as scholars in all subject matter areas and have the opportunity to teach doctrinal, experiential, clinical, academic support, or bar preparation courses if desired. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to be an outstanding teacher, a commitment to service, and excellent scholarly potential, particularly in alignment with Gonzaga Law’s two academic Centers – the Center for Civil & Human Rights and the Center for Law, Ethics & Commerce. 

Gonzaga Law embraces its Catholic, Jesuit, and humanist mission of educating the whole person and preparing lawyers to serve disadvantaged populations in an increasingly international legal market. Law faculty instruct law students, provide service to the law school and University, and engage with other professionals and the public to contribute to the intellectual exchange of ideas, to improve the law, and to educate the profession and the public about the law, with an eye towards the common good. 

Essential Functions

Instructional Duties:

Teach law school courses in areas of expertise, including Contracts, Evidence, Lawyering Skills, Professional Responsibility, Business Enterprises, Family Law, Legal Research and Writing, Torts, Wills and Trusts, and Child Rights and Representation clinical courses; 

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction for law students; 

Supervise and advise students enrolled in self-directed legal research and writing projects; and

Engage with student advisees to plan their law school curriculum. 

Professional Development:

Contribute to the intellectual exchange of ideas, enrich teaching, and educate the profession about the law.

Engage in continuing professional development as a member of the academic community, including through working with Gonzaga Law’s Center for Civil & Human Rights and the Center for Law, Ethics & Commerce. 

Significant publication is required of this position. Professional development as a scholar may also include:

Presentations to academic, professional, and community groups;

Participation in activities of regional, national, or international professional organizations;

Participation in workshops or seminars; and

Selection for grants, fellowships, and awards.

Administrative Duties:

Devote considerable time to non-teaching activities essential to the operation of a law school committed to excellence. Responsibilities may include:

Attending meetings of the law faculty; 

Being actively involved in law school and University committees;

Advising law students;

Maintaining regular office hours;

Performing service to the University and to the public;

Complying with ABA and University policies; and

Cooperating with the school’s efforts to comply with applicable law.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor or equivalent degree earned from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent;

Demonstrated record of academic achievement; and

Superior recommendations.

Evidence of scholarly research agenda and potential for scholarly excellence; and 

Demonstrated record of excellent teaching or an ability to become an excellent teacher.

Desired Qualifications

Scholarly and/or professional alignment with our Center for Civil & Human Rights and/or Center for Law, Ethics & Commerce;

A background and interest enabling the applicant to contribute to Gonzaga University’s Strategic Plan, specifically as it relates to Gonzaga University’s new School of Health Sciences; Center for Ignatian Dialogue and Discernment; Institute for Water, Climate, and the Environment; and Institute for Informatics and Applied Technology;

At least twelve months experience practicing law in one or more areas of our current curricular needs; 

Active law licensure in a state bar of the United States, and/or the ability and interest to become actively licensed to practice law in Washington state;

Demonstrated teaching effectiveness, including responding to the academic needs of learners from underrepresented communities and those with diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences;

Excellence in interpersonal communication, leadership, collaboration, innovation, and organizational skills; and

Commitment to collegiality, evidence of self-awareness, and willingness to be a team player.

At least one law review publication or its equivalent; and

At least three years experience teaching at a law school or in a legal clinical setting.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 07/30/2024

Close Date 10/15/2024

Open Until Filled No

Application Review Begins on 08/30/2024

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EEO Statement

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.

Hiring Salary Assistant Professor: $103,957 - $110,888; commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs. Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit the following: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement that includes your teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and experience creating and maintaining an inclusive learning environment, (4) a research agenda, and (5) the names and contact information for three professional references. 

Inquiries about the position may be directed to the Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, Professor Dallan Flake, at flaked@gonzaga.edu. The applicant must also apply directly to Gonzaga University, Office of Human Resources, at the website above. For priority consideration, please apply by August 21, 2024 at midnight, U.S. PDT. For assistance with your online application, please contact Human Resources at 509-313-5996.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996. 

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Teaching Philosophy (Please see "Special Instructions to Applicant" section for content)

Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) current professional references

Research Agenda

Optional Documents