Tulane University Law School invites nominations and applications for three Chairs in the following areas: Environmental Law; Maritime Law; and Public Law. We seek academic leaders with a record of distinguished scholarship, excellence in teaching, and the demonstrated capacity to direct well-established programs in their respective fields.The appointments will be made at the level of tenured, full professor.
The responsibilities of the chair holders include scholarly research and publication; classroom teaching; and participation in faculty governance. The chair holders are also expected to be actively engaged with faculty both within the Law School and throughout the University, providing leadership for integrative research activities and significant engagement with academic institutions and professional organizations in their respective fields. The chair holders are expected to provide leadership in terms of research, curriculum, and public engagement. Tulane Law School, with world-leading strength in environmental, energy, maritime, as well as international and comparative law, provides the chair holders the unique opportunity and support to lead and expand an already prominent program in these areas. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
The qualifications required for the chair are:
· Juris Doctor (J.D.) and/or Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in Law
· Broad recognition for scholarly distinction
· Established publication record
· Clearly developed long term research agenda
· Extensive teaching experience
· Demonstrated capacity for programmatic leadership
