Associate Professor of Law [R0149418]

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Job Description

THIS IS NOT AN OPEN RECRUITMENT

The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for an Associate Professor within the William S. Boyd School of Law.

ROLE of the POSITION

The University of Nevada Las VegasWilliam S. Boyd School of Law invites applications for entry-level non-tenured and pre-tenure candidates for one new faculty hire to design and teach a new clinic along with other potential course offerings. This is a tenure system position expected to begin Summer / Fall 2026. We seek candidates with a demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching in a live-client clinic and producing original scholarship along with a commitment to engage actively with our diverse community. The successful candidate will have the support and infrastructure of our top-ranked Thomas and Mack Legal Clinic and the opportunity to teach additional non-clinical courses including in one of several possible core courses. All tenured and tenure track faculty at Boyd Law whether teaching doctrinal clinical or lawyering process (legal writing) courses are subject to the same research expectations annual three-course loads a low faculty-student ratio and generous leave policies.

The Boyd School of Law is a leading public law school located at the heart of the UNLV campus in Las Vegas Nevada. As the only law school in a state implementing an innovative approach to bar reform we are committed to the production of knowledge including opportunities to assist policymakers and service to Nevadas especially diverse range of communities. Boyd Law hosts several distinctive programs including academic concentrations in Business and Commercial Law Dispute Resolution Health Law Indian Nations Gaming and Governance Intellectual Property and Workplace Law. UNLV is an R1 research university that is among one of the most diverse campuses in the nation and is also the states largest comprehensive doctoral degree granting institution with Schools of Business Medicine Dentistry Engineering Hospitality Nursing and Public Health among many others. UNLV is a Minority Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Las Vegas is a dynamic and diverse city with world-class food entertainment and sports. It provides almost unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities and serves as a convenient hub for national and international travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a J.D. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school or foreign equivalent.

Required Experience :

Licensed attorney in good standing in the State Bar of Nevada or the bar of another state.

Can demonstrate excellence as an ethical legal practitioner.

Can demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and supervising law students in a clinical or other experiential setting.

Can demonstrate a strong commitment to producing creative impactful legal scholarship whether through publication record or agenda for future projects.

Has a record of or demonstrated a strong commitment to service within the legal profession or the broader public including institutional community or professional service.

Faculty rank and qualification will be dependent upon education and experience but will likely be as follows : Associate Professor (Tenure-Track).

Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A demonstrated record of effective teaching mentoring or similar experience (such as attorney trainings). Experience supervising students in a law school clinical program and / or supervising law students or lawyers in practice. Interest in exploring innovative clinic models that expand student access to learning in a clinical setting and increase community access to legal services including hybrid clinical teaching. A commitment to and / or demonstrated experience in supporting and engaging students from a broad range of backgrounds including first-generation college or law students. Other experience as a practicing attorney and / or judicial clerk particularly in areas relevant to the teaching and scholarship expectations of the position. Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students faculty and staff in a collegial academic environment. Other academic experiencesuch as additional degrees or leadership rolesthat may enhance contributions to teaching scholarship or service.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary will be competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

Competitive total rewards package including :

Paid time off sick leave and holidays

Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision

Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

No state income tax

Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

Employee recognition and appreciation programs

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Statewide employee purchase program discounts

RebelCard discounts on and off campus

Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

Connect with colleagues with shared interests

Personal and professional development opportunities

A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels : Onboard

Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit 1) a letter of interest that describes their scholarly focus teaching experience and why they wish to join the Boyd School of Law; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) at least three professional references and 4) a scholarly research agenda. The Faculty Appointments Committee anticipates screening candidates beginning in late-August 2025 and conducting call-backs from mid-September through November 2025; candidates who submit applications by September 1 2025 will be given priority. Interested candidates should send their materials to : Faculty Appointments Committee c / o Mr. Drewmel Darby Appointments Committee Coordinator UNLV Boyd School of Law 4505 South Maryland Parkway Campus Box 451003 Las Vegas NV 89154-1003 or by email at Members of the Appointments Committee are Professors Patience Crowder and Ruben J. Garcia (Co-Chairs) Associate Dean Stewart Chang Professors Youngwoo Ban Courtney Cross and Meredith Esser.

Materials should be addressed to the Faculty Appointments Committee Co-Chairs at

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO / AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to : Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Mail Stop 1062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246 Telephone : ; Email : or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone : 1- FAX : ; TDD : 1-; Email : ; or to both.

Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Academic Faculty

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Applicants should submit 1) a letter of interest that describes their scholarly focus teaching experience and why they wish to join the Boyd School of Law; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) at least three professional references and 4) a scholarly research agenda.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Close Protection,HR Reporting,Accounting,Building Maintenance,Database Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1