Deadline

Apr 30, 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The University of Chicago Law School invites applications for the Earl B. Dickerson Fellowship, with an appointment at the rank of Instructor, for a twelve-month term to begin on July 1,  2020. The Dickerson Fellowship is named after the first African-American graduate of the Law School, from the class of 1920. The Law School seeks candidates who demonstrate the promise of distinguished legal scholarship and law teaching and ideally have relevant practice experience that will qualify them to act as teachers and mentors of students. In addition, we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who will enrich and improve the student experience and the Law School's culture. The Dickerson Fellow will teach one or more courses per year and will be expected to publish high-quality scholarship and contribute to the intellectual life of the Law School.

Qualifications

A J.D. is required.

Application Instructions

Those interested must apply online at the University of Chicago Academic Recruitment website, http://apply.interfolio.com/81936, and upload a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, law school transcript, writing sample and reference contact information. Applications will be considered until the position is filled or until April 30, 2021, whichever comes first.