Howard Lichtenstein Distinguished Professorship of Legal Ethics and Professor of Law job in Hempstead

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Hempstead, New York - NY Hofstra University

Employer:  Hofstra University
Job Ref:  2945
Country:  United States
State:  New York - NY
City:  Hempstead
Zip Code:  11549
Position Information

About Hofstra

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational - it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra's location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title

Howard Lichtenstein Distinguished Professorship of Legal Ethics and Professor of Law

Position Number

898641

School/Division

School of Law

Department

Full-Time or Part-Time

Full-Time

Description

The mission of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law is to prepare, challenge and inspire our students to make a difference in the world while we advance important ideas through the legal academy, the profession and society - making an impact of our own. Since 1970, Hofstra Law has provided more than 13,000 students with an education rich in both the theory and experiential skills needed to produce outstanding lawyers, business executives, and community leaders.

The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for the Howard Lichtenstein Distinguished Professorship. The Professorship is for a distinguished scholar and teacher of legal ethics who will promote Hofstra Law's longstanding commitment to the field of legal ethics and act as a conduit between Hofstra Law and the legal profession. In addition to the normal duties of a tenured faculty member, the Distinguished Professor is tasked with bringing key figures to campus to speak at our annual distinguished lecture and working with the Executive Director of the Monroe H. Freedman Institute for the Study of Legal Ethics to organize Hofstra Law's ethics conferences and ethics programs. Applicants should have a distinguished record of academic achievement, superior teaching ability, and significant experience in the study and teaching of legal ethics, as well as prominence in the professional ethics community.

For Past Lichtenstein Lecturers please visit:
https://scholarlycommons.law.hofstra.edu/lectures_lichtenstein/

Past Freedman Institute conferences please vist: https://freedmaninstitute.hofstra.edu/conferences/

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree
  • Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.

Preferred Quals Summary

Special Instructions

  • Applications should include a letter of application, CV, scholarly agenda and proposed job talk topic or paper (please upload as one vision statement), 3 professional references.
  • Successful candidates will be required to provide official academic transcripts and professional letters of recommendation.
  • Questions may be directed to Eric M. Freedman, Chair of the Lichtenstein Chair Appointments Committee, at Eric.M.Freedman@hofstra.edu.

Deadline

Open until filled

Tenure Track

Yes

Date Posted

11/20/2023

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range

$175,000 - $210,000

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

Documents needed to apply

Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • References
  • Cover Letter
  • Vision Statement


  • Optional Documents

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