Legal Writing Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer - Open Rank

Department

website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date //6 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date //6 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by March , 6. All applications will be considered until the position is filled.
• Please submit a CV, cover letter, and relevant writing sample for consideration.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2..1.2 and can be found online at policymanual/section8/C/#p8.2._personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at policymanual/section6/C3.

Position Details

Position Information Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Law Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.), Doctor of the Science of Law (), Doctor of Juridical Science (), (Master of Laws), or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited law school Position Summary The University of Georgia School of Law invites applications for non-tenure track Legal Writing positions.

The positions will be at the rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Principal Lecturer to begin in August 6 or January 7. Applicants must be committed to providing first-rate legal instruction and engaging in meaningful service. The initial course package will consist of instructing first-year legal writing and two additional legal writing courses based on the needs of the Law School. Additional Requirements

• Two years experience in the legal profession
• For information on the criteria for the rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Principal Lecturer, please see wp-content/uploads/

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• One semester or more of legal writing instruction.
• One year or more of judicial clerkship experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Instruct School of Law legal writing courses. Percentage Of Time Duties/Responsibilities Service commitment to the public or to the Law School. Percentage Of Time