Description
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL. We seek to appoint Bigelow Fellows at the rank of Lecturer to teach legal research and writing, effective July 1, 2021 or thereafter. The appointment is for one year with possible reappointment for a second term. Candidates must have a law degree from an accredited law school (J.D. preferred) and be able to design and execute a program of tutorial instruction for first-year students. We seek candidates who demonstrate the promise of distinguished legal scholarship and teaching, who have the experience that qualifies them to act as teachers and mentors of students, and who will bring backgrounds and perspectives to the Law School that will enrich and improve student experiences and the Law School’s intellectual culture.

The Bigelow Program has succeeded in placing its fellows in tenure-track academic positions. For further information, visit http://www.law.uchicago.edu/bigelow/howtoapply.

Application Instructions
Applications are accepted only at http://apply.interfolio.com/77394. Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, sample writing, and contact information for 2-3 letter-writing recommenders must be submitted when applying. Applications are accepted until all positions are filled or until 6/30/2021.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.