Visiting Assistant Professor

Newark, NJ, United States

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RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL invites applications for a visiting assistant faculty position in the Clinical Program of the Newark location to begin in the summer of 2024. The grant-funded position will be for three years.

The visiting professor will help launch a new clinic focused on mediation and will supervise clinic students in these cases. The cases will likely cover housing and disability rights issues but cases may concern other areas as well. Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any state; at least 5 years of legal experience; expertise as a mediator or in mediation; and a demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. Interested candidates should submit applications via this link.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement .

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number

Posting Number 24FA0297

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 03/19/2024

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 09/30/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any state; at least 5 years of legal experience; expertise as a mediator or in mediation; and a demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Visiting Assistant Professor Department Sch of Law-Nwk, Dean's Office Salary Open Posting Summary RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL invites applications for a visiting assistant faculty position in the Clinical Program of the Newark location to begin in the summer of 2024. The grant-funded position will be for three years.

The visiting professor will help launch a new clinic focused on mediation and will supervise clinic students in these cases. The cases will likely cover housing and disability rights issues but cases may concern other areas as well. Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any state; at least 5 years of legal experience; expertise as a mediator or in mediation; and a demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. Interested candidates should submit applications via this link.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement . Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA0297 Posting Open Date 03/19/2024 Posting Close Date 09/30/2024 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any state; at least 5 years of legal experience; expertise as a mediator or in mediation; and a demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/223961 Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark City State Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement .

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