Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty: Legal Studies-Emerging Legal Technologies & Civil Procedures (C... at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job no: 496301

Work type: Full-time

Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT

Categories: Faculty

Overview:

The Department of Justice & Law in the College of Arts & Sciences at Quinnipiac University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in our Law and Society Program, beginning August 11, 2025. We seek a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered teacher and scholar committed to excellence in teaching, research, and professional engagement.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, including Civil Procedures, as well as courses aligned with their expertise and program needs. We have a strong preference for candidates with experience teaching and researching innovative and emerging legal technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and who can enhance our curriculum accordingly. We welcome applicants passionate about interdisciplinary legal education and experiential learning, and who are dedicated to preparing students for success in an evolving legal landscape.

The Law in Society Program is housed in the Department of Justice & Law, alongside programs in Justice and Community Engagement and Criminal Justice. Rooted in the humanities, the program offers a liberal-arts approach to the study of law and the legal system. It also supports minors in Law in Society and Criminal Justice, as well as an American Bar Association-approved paralegal certificate. Applicants whose teaching and research transcend disciplines within the department are encouraged.

About the College:

The College of Arts & Sciences is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to providing an immersive and distinctive educational experience. Known for our inclusive teaching, faculty mentorship, and high-impact experiences, our programs integrate career planning and skill development into a broad education tailored to meet the needs and challenges of the 21st century. Our students emerge as ethical and intellectual leaders, capable of critical and independent thinking, equipped to collaborate on solutions to pressing global issues, and prepared for success in their personal, professional, and civic lives. The College of Arts & Sciences offers 25 undergraduate majors, 34 undergraduate minors, an MS in Molecular and Cell Biology, 6 undergraduate and 1 graduate certificates, and 13 undergraduate/graduate dual-degree programs.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Teach three courses per semester (9 credits) ranging from foundational to advanced courses in Law in Society, including our Civil Procedures course


• Develop courses on legal processes and legal technologies, including AI and the law, for undergraduate majors


• Develop and maintain an active research agenda that leads to scholarly presentations and publications


• Seek out external support when such support is available and can enhance the candidate's research profile and the department's curriculum


• Advise and mentor students to help them achieve their academic and career goals


• Engage in appropriate departmental, college, university, professional, and/or public service as relevant to the position


• Demonstrate a willingness to communicate information about their area of expertise with the public through interviews and other media


• Work collaboratively with other faculty to further develop the program, expand enrollments, enhance the curriculum, and develop and provide transformative experiences for students


• Foster inclusive excellence and belonging in support of a diverse community

Education Requirements:

• A Juris Doctorate degree and bar admission in the United States

Qualifications:

• A record of excellent teaching or a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate student success and a philosophy of teaching that supports our value of teaching excellence


• Demonstrated ability to maintain or launch an active scholarly agenda


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• A collaborative individual who is available and willing to support colleagues

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in civil legal practice


• Experience with legal technology and AI


• Experience working and teaching in undergraduate higher education

Qualified candidates are expected to live or relocate within a reasonable daily commuting distance of Quinnipiac's Mount Carmel campus upon hire.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Consideration of candidates will begin March 14 and continue until the position is filled.

Applications must be submitted electronically and include:

1. A letter of interest that addresses your qualifications for the position


2. A curriculum vitae or resume


3. A list of three academic/professional references who will not be contacted without your permission.


4. Sample teaching evaluations if available.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:
If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate's current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: February 14, 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Open until filled