Hiring Announcement–Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law
I received an email with the following hiring announcement that may be of interest to our readers:
Professor and Director of Trial Advocacy
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY’S CUMBERLAND SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking applicants to fill the position of Professor and Director of Trial Advocacy. The Director will oversee the law school’s Trial Advocacy program beginning in the 2017-2018 academic year. Ranked 14th in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report, Cumberland’s Trial Advocacy program demands a strong commitment to excellence from students seeking to develop exceptional advocacy skills. This faculty member will teach courses in Trial Advocacy and others subject to the candidate’s areas of interest and curricular needs. This is a tenure-track position. Applicants should have superior academic credentials and a demonstrated record of, or the potential for, excellence in teaching, legal scholarship and service. Prior teaching experience is advantageous but not required. The committee is particularly interested in candidates with significant trial and litigation experience, including the use of technology in the courtroom. Salary and rank are commensurate with the candidate’s experience and skills. Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability or age in its hiring. In furtherance of our strong institutional commitment to a diverse faculty, we particularly welcome applications from minorities, women, and others who enrich and diversify our faculty. Please forward a letter of interest, a resume or Curriculum Vitae, and a list of three references to: Professor Jill E. Evans, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham AL 35229 or via email to jeevans@samford.edu.