Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
Location:College of Law
Open Date:Feb 5, 2025
Description:The University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Law seeks outstanding applicants, entry-level, for a Visiting Assistant Professorship (VAP) starting in the 2025-26 academic year. Our search is focused on a candidate with experience and expertise in Securities Fraud. Applicants must demonstrate potential for scholarly achievement and classroom teaching. Applicants must have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, outstanding academic credentials, and significant law-related practice and/or clerkship experience.
The VAP is appointed to a 9-month term with the possibility of renewal. The program is designed for promising scholars who plan to pursue a career in law teaching. This is a full-time position, and the VAP will be expected to be in residence at OU and participate broadly in the intellectual life of the law school, develop a scholarly agenda, publish at least one law-review article, and make substantial headway on one work in progress.
The VAP will teach one course per semester and receive mentoring in their teaching and scholarly work from an advisory faculty team, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and the Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research. The VAP will also receive financial support for their scholarship, including access to research assistants, coverage of professional travel, and access to faculty development activities.
Qualifications:The VAP will be eligible to apply for a full-time position at OU College of Law as part of a national search subject to the College of Law’s needs. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, possess a professional record of excellence, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and the potential for excellence in scholarly endeavors.
Application Instructions:Review of candidates will begin immediately. Expressions of interest should be submitted as soon as possible to Phyllis Taite, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Oklahoma College of Law, c/o Rachael Davis at rdavis@ou.edu. Please include "Wilkinson Visitor Application" in the re: line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following documents:
- Statement of interest;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Contact information for two academic references (including name, title, email address, and telephone number);
- Copies of or link to any scholarly legal articles published, unpublished, or in draft form you wish to be considered (optional); and
- A research proposal or agenda of (no more than 2,000 words).
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