[blindlaw] Position Opening at Seattle University Law School - Ref#15529710

Nightingale, Noel Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov
Mon Jan 12 18:26:00 UTC 2009


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From: Greenwich, Grace [mailto:greenwig at seattleu.edu]
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 9:12 AM
Subject: Position Opening at SU Law/ABAW
Importance: High

On Behalf of Bryan Adamson of Seattle University School of Law, we respectfully hope that you will pass the Position Announcement on to your colleagues. Thank you very much

Dear Colleagues:

Happy New Year! We are currently seeking two hires for our legal writing program. I have attached the position description. If you yourself are interested, please take a look at the notice. Otherwise, if you have colleagues who might be interested, please pass it on for us.  One last
request: if you know of any judicial clerks or those employed in policy organizations who might be interested in transitioning into legal education, please pass this notice on.  Thanks very much.

Peace, 

Bryan


Bryan Adamson

Associate Professor

Seattle University School of Law

1112 E. Columbia Street

Seattle, WA 98122

206.398.4130

206.398.4136 fax

badamson at seattleu.edu


Grace A. Greenwich, Director of Alumni Relations

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Office of Alumni Relations

901 12th Avenue, Sullivan Hall
PO Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
Tel. 206-398-4600 

Fax 206-398-4310
greenwig at seattleu.edu

www.law.seattleu.edu  

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Advertisement for Legal Writing position 

            Seattle University School of Law is currently accepting applications for two positions teaching legal writing.  The positions are contract positions with a three-year initial contract that begins on August 1, 2009.  The starting salary is $70, 000 - $79,000.

            Seattle University is an established leader in the field of legal writing: It founded the Legal Writing Institute, it has hosted seven Legal Writing Institute summer conferences, and its faculty has published numerous books and article relating to legal writing.  As a result, for the last four years, U.S. New and World Report has ranked Seattle University's legal writing program as one of the top two legal writing programs in the United States.  

            Individuals teaching legal writing at Seattle University receive extensive training in teaching legal writing.  Currently, individuals teach both a first-year course that introduces students to legal research, legal reading, legal analysis, and effective writing, and a second-year course that introduces persuasive writing and oral
advocacy.   Professors are in the classroom seven hours a week, spend
about ten hours a week meeting with students on a one-to-one basis, and spend about 20-25 hours a week critiquing and grading student writing.


            In filling the positions, Seattle University is looking for candidates with a strong academic record, experience working as a judicial law clerk or as an attorney, teaching experience, excellent writing skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.  The Hiring Committee will begin reviewing applications on February 2, 2009.  The positions will close when both positions are filled. 

            Seattle University, founded in 1891, continues a more than four hundred and fifty year tradition of Jesuit Catholic higher education.  The University's Jesuit Catholic ideals underscore its commitment to the centrality of teaching, learning and scholarship, of values-based education grounded in the Jesuit and Catholic traditions, of service and social justice, of lifelong learning, and of educating the whole person.  Located in the heart of dynamic Seattle, the University enrolls approximately 6,800 undergraduate and graduate students in eight colleges and schools.  Students enjoy a university ethos characterized by small classes, individualized faculty attention, a strong sense of community, a commitment to diversity, and an outstanding faculty.

            Seattle University School of Law educates lawyers who distinguish themselves through their outstanding professional skills and their dedication to law in the service of justice. The school's commitment to academic distinction incorporates innovation, creativity, reflection and sophisticated technology to prepare lawyers for careers in law, business and public service.

            Seattle University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  Finding prejudicial discrimination inconsistent with the mission of the University and the spirit of free academic inquiry, Seattle University does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.  This policy complies with the spirit and the letter of applicable federal, state, and local laws.  

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            Individuals interested in the position should send a letter of application, a resume or vitae, a writing sample that has not been edited by another person, and the names and contact information for three references either by email to badamson at seattleu.edu or by mail to the following address: 

            Professor Bryan Adamson

            Seattle University School of Law

            901 12th Avenue

            P.O. Box 222000

            Seattle, WA 98122-1090

           For more information about Seattle University's writing program, see http://www.law.seattleu.edu/Academics/Legal_Writing_Program
or contact Professor Laurel Currie Oates at loates at seattleu.edu or Professor Mary Bowman at bowmanm1 at seattleu.edu.. 

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1. The position advertised:


may lead to successive long-term contracts of five or more years.

 Additional information about job security or terms of employment, any applicable

term limits, and whether the position complies with ABA Standard 405(c):


2. The professor hired:

will be permitted to vote in faculty meetings.

3. The school anticipates paying an annual academic year base salary in the range checked below. (A base salary does not include stipends for coaching moot court teams, teaching other courses, or teaching in summer school; nor does a base salary include conference travel or other professional development funds.)

$70,000 to $79,999

Additional information about base salary or other compensation:

The salary for lateral hires will be higher and will be based on the applicant's qualifications and experience. 


4. The number of students enrolled in each semester of the courses taught by the legal research & writing professor will be:

51 - 55

Additional information about teaching load, including required or permitted

teaching outside of the legal research and writing program:

The Law School is currently reviewing its legal writing program and may be able to reduce the professor-student ratio.

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