Job Opening: Loyola University Chicago (Chair)

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is seeking to fill the Wing-Tat Lee Chair in International Law. Here's the advertisement:

Loyola University Chicago School of Law, a well established urban Jesuit law school is currently seeking candidates to fill its recently vacated chair in international law named in honor of Hong Kong businessman Wing-Tat Lee.

This twelve month position will entail an appointment to an endowed chair to be made at the level of full Professor of Law.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The responsibilities of the Wing-Tat Lee Chair include:

1) Scholarly research and publication

2) Teaching courses in international law and related areas of individual expertise, both in Chicago and in overseas programs

3) Participation in faculty governance

4) Active involvement in student mentoring and counseling

5) Engagement with faculty on international law matters both within the School of Law and throughout the University

6) Together with other chairs and senior faculty, providing leadership for integrative research activities

7) Significant engagement with academic institutions and professional organizations in international law, including frequent participation in meetings and symposia

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications required for the Wing-Tat Lee chair are:

1) Juris Doctor (J.D.) and/or Ph.D. in Law, LL.B.

2) Broad recognition for scholarly distinction in a recognized area of public or private international law

3) Established publication record in an international law specialty

4) Clearly developed long term research agenda

5) Extensive teaching experience

Additional valued qualifications include:

1) Significant practice experience in international law

2) Facility with relevant foreign languages

3) Strong commitment to social justice issues

4) History of active engagement in international law circles

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested candidates should submit an application including:

1) A letter of interest highlighting experiences and accomplishments relevant to the position

2) A current curriculum vitae

3) Names of and contact information regarding three professional references

For further inquiries, please email: Jblum@luc.edu. Please be specific in email Subject: Wing Tat Lee Chair.

Review of applications will begin in the fall and continue until the position is filled. Search committee members, Dean Michael Kaufman, Professors James Carey, Margaret Moses, Steven Ramirez and Alex Tsesis.

For further information about Loyola University Chicago, consult: http://www.LUC.edu

Loyola University Chicago, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty.