Visiting Assistant Professor

Lewis & Clark Law School is now accepting applications for a visiting assistant professor position (VAP) for a two-year term for fall 2012-spring 2014 in its environmental and natural resources law program. The position is ideal for those interested in transitioning to a career in academia and who would like an opportunity to focus on scholarly research, writing and teaching in preparation for that transition.  The VAP will be able to use the first year of the position to produce scholarship and teach and can then use his/her scholarship, teaching experience, and student evaluations in support of his/her application for academic positions in the following year, while continuing to teach and write during the second year.  Preference will be given to applicants interested in a two-year commitment; applications for a one-year position may be accepted depending on circumstances.  

The VAP will write an article or other scholarly piece on an environmental or natural resources topic of his/her choice in each year of the position.  At least one of these articles is expected to be published in our nationally-recognized law review, Environmental Law.  The VAP will also teach one seminar or course in each semester of the position in areas of mutual interest to the school and VAP in the environmental/natural resources curriculum, and participate in faculty colloquia and other events.

Please note that the position is not a tenure-track position at Lewis & Clark or intended to lead to a position at Lewis & Clark.  Candidates should have a J.D., at least 3 years of experience in the environmental or natural resources law field, and an outstanding academic record.   

Lewis & Clark Law School is located in Portland, Oregon.  Our campus is in a stunning wooded area adjacent to a state wilderness park and offers a peaceful setting for concentrated research and writing.  The members of our environmental and natural resources law faculty have a diverse array of interests and expertise, providing the opportunity for the exchange of stimulating ideas and scholarship. 

The VAP receives a salary of $50,000 per year, plus contribution towards benefits.  The VAP will have his or her own office and access to our excellent library.

We will accept applications until February 15, 2012; however, we may fill the position before that date.  To apply, please submit the following to Janice Weis, Associate Dean and Director, Environmental & Natural Resources Law Program:

(1)        C.V.

(2)        Law School transcript

(3)        Letter explaining your interest in the VAP position

(4)        Explanation of proposed research for articles or other writings;  and

(5)        List of areas of teaching interest

For further information, please visit our Web Site at http://law.lclark.edu/ or contact Associate Dean Janice Weis at (503) 768-6649 or elaw@lclark.edu

Lewis & Clark Law School adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to employment and has a firm commitment to promote the letter and spirit of all equal opportunity and civil rights laws.  We encourage applications from persons in groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession.