Houck Chair in Environmental Law (and Director of the Center for Environmental Law); Niels F. Johnsen Chair in Maritime Law; David Boies Distinguished Chair in Law
Tulane UniversityAbout the role
Description
Tulane University Law School invites nominations and applications for three Chairs in the following areas: Environmental Law; Maritime Law; and Public Law. We seek academic leaders with a record of distinguished scholarship, excellence in teaching, and the demonstrated capacity to direct well-established programs in their respective fields. The appointments will be made at the level of tenured, full professor.
The responsibilities of the chair holders include scholarly research and publication; classroom teaching; and participation in faculty governance. The chair holders are also expected to be actively engaged with faculty both within the Law School and throughout the University, providing leadership for integrative research activities and significant engagement with academic institutions and professional organizations in their respective fields. The chair holders are expected to provide leadership in terms of research, curriculum, and public engagement. Tulane Law School, with world-leading strength in environmental, energy, maritime, as well as international and comparative law, provides the chair holders the unique opportunity and support to lead and expand an already prominent program in these areas. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
The qualifications required for the chair are:
· Juris Doctor (J.D.) and/or Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in Law
· Broad recognition for scholarly distinction
· Established publication record
· Clearly developed long term research agenda
· Extensive teaching experience
· Demonstrated capacity for programmatic leadership
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should apply through the Interfolio link. Please be prepared to submit your C.V., writing sample, teaching evaluations, and a transcript as part of your application.
All inquiries about the positions should be directed to:
Freddy Sourgens
James McCulloch Chair in Energy Law
Tulane University Law School
Review of applications will begin in the fall and continue until completion.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to advancing intellectual rigor, learning, and scholarship. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, shared ancestry, color, disability (and including mental disorder, learning disability, physical disability), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. In fact, our commitment extends beyond mere compliance with the law.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow.
We are committed to providing access and opportunity for disabled persons to participate in their educational pursuit or employment. Information on services provided by Tulane to prospective and current students with a disability can be obtained by contacting goldman@tulane.edu. Faculty and staff in need of an accommodation may contact ADAaccess@tulane.edu. Prospective employees in need of an accommodation during the application or recruitment process may contact tulanecareers@tulane.edu.
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