Legal Studies Lecturer
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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Description
This is a full-time position with a two-year contract with the expectation of ongoing contract renewal based on programmatic needs funding and the candidates performance. It is expected to start on September 1 2026. The teaching load for the position is 3-3 including upper division classes of the successful candidates choosing. Teaching decisions will be made in consultation with the Undergraduate Program Director of the Legal Studies Department. The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the Department of Legal Studies which includes both tenure track faculty and lecturers sharing teaching and service responsibilities.
Requirements
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in a disciplinary or interdisciplinary program with a focus on law. Applicants with a law degree (e.g. J.D.) will be considered if they provide evidence of successful undergraduate teaching.
Additional Information
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following:
- a letter of interest
- curriculum vitae (CV)
- teaching statement
- evidence of quality teaching (such as a teaching statement and/or summaries of teaching evaluations)
- names and contact information for three references who are willing to submit letters upon request through the UMass online application system.
Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Jamie Rowen Search Committee Chair (). Review of applications will begin November 1 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
