Housing clinic and Wills, Tax, Contracts, and Sales

JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Howard University School of Law seeks two candidates for tenure-track or tenured faculty positions commencing with the 2012 academic year.  The ideal candidates for both positions must have a J.D. or equivalent degree, a record of high academic achievement, and must have demonstrated promise for excellence in teaching and scholarly productivity. 
 
One position would serve as the supervisor in the Housing Clinic. The successful candidate will have a civil rights background and a demonstrated interest in fair housing.  Experience in housing litigation is a plus. The successful candidate for this position will also be expected to teach doctrinal courses.

For the second position, the successful candidate will have a background in one or more of the areas of current curricular need, which include Wills, Trusts & Estates, Tax, Contracts, and other commercial courses such as Sales.  A demonstrated interest in pursuing scholarship in at least one of these areas will be a plus.

Please email your letter of interest and resume with references to Professor Josephine Ross at jross@law.howard.edu by October 7, 2011 if you intend to participate in the AALS Hiring Conference in Washington, D.C.  However, if you currently work in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, if you do not intent to participate in the Hiring Conference, and if you're available to interview at the Howard University School of Law, please submit the aforementioned documents to Professor Ross not later than October 15, 2011.