Visiting Assistant Professor in Legal Communication and Analysis
Job title: Visiting Assistant Professor in Legal Communication and Analysis in Indianapolis, IN at Indiana University
Company: Indiana University
Job description: Position DetailsTitle Visiting Assistant Professor in Legal Communication and Analysis
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Indianapolis Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Location IndianapolisPosition SummaryVisiting Assistant Professor in Legal Communication and AnalysisIndiana University Robert H. McKinney School of LawIndiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law invites entry-level and experienced applicants for a visiting professorship in the school's nationally ranked Legal Communication and Analysis Program.The visitor position is a full-time position. The visitor is expected to teach up to 40 first-year students in Legal Communication and Analysis, which is a fall and spring semester course. The course is a graded, two-credit course each semester. Responsibilities include creating course materials; teaching class sessions; meeting with students in one-on-one conferences; reviewing outlines and drafts; assessing papers; and providing detailed and constructive feedback to students.The position would be a ten-month appointment for the 2025-26 academic year, with the possibility for reappointment for the 2026-27 academic year. The visitor will have the opportunity to attend legal writing conferences and to write legal scholarship. The visitor will not be required to serve on faculty committees. The compensation package includes an entry-level salary of $80,000, a professional development fund that may be used to attend and present at legal writing conferences, a research assistant fund, and university benefits. Summer teaching with additional compensation may also be possible.Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record and strong writing skills. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and experience as a judicial clerk or a practitioner.The visitor position is ideal for one seeking entry into the legal academy. An entry-level visitor would have the opportunity to work with and learn from the IU McKinney faculty who teach Legal Communication and Analysis. Collectively, they have decades of experience as nationally recognized teachers and scholars.The culture and academic environment of IU McKinney and IU Indianapolis are central to our mission. We are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. All faculty members adhere to Indiana University's Principles of Ethical Conduct and Academic Appointee Responsibilities and Conduct, and support the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, including fostering an environment where a broad range of ideas and perspectives can be explored. Active faculty engagement on campus plays a vital role in supporting our students, contributing to school initiatives, and sustaining our academic community. Requests for remote work must demonstrate benefit to the school, be approved by the dean each semester, and follow the school's documentation procedures.As the state's premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community, and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty.To apply, please send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three references, a writing sample, and teaching evaluations (if available) to Vice Dean Max Huffman, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, 530 West New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3225; (E-mail submissions strongly preferred.) To be considered you must also submit your application at this link: . Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process must notify Vice Dean Huffman a reasonable time in advance.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis, with an application cut-off date of June 15, 2025.Basic QualificationsApplicants must demonstrate a strong academic record and strong writing skills. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and experience as a judicial clerk or a practitioner.
Department Contact for QuestionsVice Dean Max Huffman, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, 530 West New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3225; (E-mail submissions strongly preferred.)Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date
Expected Start Date 08/01/2025
Posting/OAA # IU-101263-2025
Expected salary: $80000 per year
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Company: Indiana University
Job description: Position DetailsTitle Visiting Assistant Professor in Legal Communication and Analysis
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Indianapolis Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Location IndianapolisPosition SummaryVisiting Assistant Professor in Legal Communication and AnalysisIndiana University Robert H. McKinney School of LawIndiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law invites entry-level and experienced applicants for a visiting professorship in the school's nationally ranked Legal Communication and Analysis Program.The visitor position is a full-time position. The visitor is expected to teach up to 40 first-year students in Legal Communication and Analysis, which is a fall and spring semester course. The course is a graded, two-credit course each semester. Responsibilities include creating course materials; teaching class sessions; meeting with students in one-on-one conferences; reviewing outlines and drafts; assessing papers; and providing detailed and constructive feedback to students.The position would be a ten-month appointment for the 2025-26 academic year, with the possibility for reappointment for the 2026-27 academic year. The visitor will have the opportunity to attend legal writing conferences and to write legal scholarship. The visitor will not be required to serve on faculty committees. The compensation package includes an entry-level salary of $80,000, a professional development fund that may be used to attend and present at legal writing conferences, a research assistant fund, and university benefits. Summer teaching with additional compensation may also be possible.Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record and strong writing skills. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and experience as a judicial clerk or a practitioner.The visitor position is ideal for one seeking entry into the legal academy. An entry-level visitor would have the opportunity to work with and learn from the IU McKinney faculty who teach Legal Communication and Analysis. Collectively, they have decades of experience as nationally recognized teachers and scholars.The culture and academic environment of IU McKinney and IU Indianapolis are central to our mission. We are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. All faculty members adhere to Indiana University's Principles of Ethical Conduct and Academic Appointee Responsibilities and Conduct, and support the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, including fostering an environment where a broad range of ideas and perspectives can be explored. Active faculty engagement on campus plays a vital role in supporting our students, contributing to school initiatives, and sustaining our academic community. Requests for remote work must demonstrate benefit to the school, be approved by the dean each semester, and follow the school's documentation procedures.As the state's premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community, and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty.To apply, please send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three references, a writing sample, and teaching evaluations (if available) to Vice Dean Max Huffman, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, 530 West New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3225; (E-mail submissions strongly preferred.) To be considered you must also submit your application at this link: . Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process must notify Vice Dean Huffman a reasonable time in advance.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis, with an application cut-off date of June 15, 2025.Basic QualificationsApplicants must demonstrate a strong academic record and strong writing skills. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and experience as a judicial clerk or a practitioner.
Department Contact for QuestionsVice Dean Max Huffman, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, 530 West New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3225; (E-mail submissions strongly preferred.)Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date
Expected Start Date 08/01/2025
Posting/OAA # IU-101263-2025
Expected salary: $80000 per year
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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