Loyola University Chicago Hiring for School of Law, Director of PROLAW and Rule of Law Institute, Non-Tenure Track at Chicago-Water Tower Campus Full Time

Job Title:

School of Law, Director of PROLAW and Rule of Law Institute, Non-Tenure Track

Position Title:

School of Law, Director of PROLAW and Rule of Law Institute, Non-Tenure Track

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Location Code:

SCHOOL OF LAW (02700A)

Department Name:

LAW SCHOOL

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

Loyola University Chicago School of Law invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, faculty position to serve as the Director of the Institute for the Rule of Law and the Institute’s Program in Rule of Law for Development (PROLAW). Candidates will be considered for renewable, long-term appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Law (non-tenure track) and will also hold an administrative appointment as Director.

The Director will oversee all programs at the Rule of Law Institute, including the LLM and MJ programs in Rule of Law for Development (PROLAW).The PROLAW mission embraces rule of law as the foundation stone for countries to pursue the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Most PROLAW students are attorneys and legal professionals from developing countries. The Director will shoulder duties in both Chicago, IL and Rome, Italy and will spend substantial time in both cities. Key duties will be strategic development of PROLAW and the Rule of Law Institute’s programs and initiatives, recruiting and enrollment management, nurturing existing and building new interdisciplinary and international partnerships, budget development and management, and hiring and supervision of program staff. The Director will work closely with the Dean, the PROLAW Advisory Board, the university’s advancement team and other senior leaders. The person in the position will teach in the PROLAW curriculum and may also teach courses of strategic value to the law school and its interdisciplinary programs.

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a J.D. degree, or an equivalent advanced law degree, from a U.S. or foreign law school, with experience with the IDLO or other international organizations, must have leadership and administrative experience related to international programs, program development, fundraising and grant application supervision. Loyola Law seeks applicants with a record of substantial administrative and management experience, proven leadership and communication skills, a commitment to the advancement of diversity and inclusion in international programs, and an innovative vision for the future of international programs, partnerships, and education. Preferred qualifications include experience working with international students, overseeing international programs, and research and/or practice experience related to international legal issues.

Physical Demands:

None

Working Conditions:

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

Candidates must hold a J.D. degree, or an equivalent advanced law degree, from a U.S. or foreign law school, with experience with the IDLO or other international organizations, must have leadership and administrative experience related to international programs, program development, fundraising and grant application supervision. Loyola Law seeks applicants with a record of substantial administrative and management experience, proven leadership and communication skills, a commitment to the advancement of diversity and inclusion in international programs, and an innovative vision for the future of international programs, partnerships, and education. Preferred qualifications include experience working with international students, overseeing international programs, and research and/or practice experience related to international legal issues.

Open Date:

10/24/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates should submit a C.V. and a cover letter explaining interest in the position to Diane Geraghty at [email protected].

The search will remain open until the position is successfully filled.

LUC is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at https://www.luc.edu/mission/mission_vision.shtml, and see the Law School’s mission statement at https://www.luc.edu/law/about/mission/index.cfm. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, candidates should consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/transformativeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/26560

Job Number:

8500912

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

07/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes