Research Assistant Professor of Law, School of Law
*Job location: *Charlottesville, VA
*Employment Type:* Full-time
*Posted data:* 2021-11-14
*Req:* R0026927
The University of Virginia School of Law is seeking candidates for a small number of limited-term, non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor faculty positions beginning in August 2022. These positions are designed to provide candidates with time to work on their scholarship in anticipation of entering the law school teaching market. J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent degree strongly preferred. In exceptional cases, a terminal degree in the applicant's field (e.g., a Ph.D.) will be considered. Distinguished academic and professional background and superior scholarly promise expected.
*TO APPLY:*
****Please note ALL REQUESTED documents MUST be uploaded in the resume box.****
Please visit UVA job board [https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs](https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs) (Requisition number #R0026927), complete the application and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
****Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.****
The positions will remain open to applications until filled; however, for immediate consideration, please submit materials by December 31, 2021.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Professor Charles Barzun, [cbarzun@virginia.edu](mailto:cbarzun@virginia.edu). For information about the application process, please contact Nicole Robinson, Faculty Search Advisor, [nr7f@virginia.edu](mailto:nr7f@virginia.edu).
UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit [https://dualcareer.virginia.edu](https://dualcareer.virginia.edu). For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see [http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville](http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville) and [https://embarkcva.com/](https://embarkcva.com/).
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*COVID Vaccination Requirement*
Due to the scope of President Biden's [Executive Order 14042](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/09/09/executive-order-on-ensuring-adequate-covid-safety-protocols-for-federal-contractors/) issued in early September, *all University employees, including remote employees, must receive their final vaccination dose by January 4, 2022, unless they have a University-approved religious or medical exemption.* The University has updated policy [SEC-045](http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/SEC-045) to reflect these new requirements.
*If hired by the Academic Division*, excluding School of Medicine, School of Nursing, UVA Physicians Group, and the Health Systems Library, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to be vaccinated by January 4, 2022. Academic employees may apply for a University-approved medical or religious exemption.
*Note:* Some medical and safety-sensitive positions require vaccination and are not eligible for an exemption. For more information on how vaccination requirements will apply to you, please visit the [UVA New Hire Vaccination Requirements](https://hr.virginia.edu/covid-19/covid-vaccination-requirements-uva-new-hires) webpage.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
*Employment Type:* Full-time
*Posted data:* 2021-11-14
*Req:* R0026927
The University of Virginia School of Law is seeking candidates for a small number of limited-term, non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor faculty positions beginning in August 2022. These positions are designed to provide candidates with time to work on their scholarship in anticipation of entering the law school teaching market. J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent degree strongly preferred. In exceptional cases, a terminal degree in the applicant's field (e.g., a Ph.D.) will be considered. Distinguished academic and professional background and superior scholarly promise expected.
*TO APPLY:*
****Please note ALL REQUESTED documents MUST be uploaded in the resume box.****
Please visit UVA job board [https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs](https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs) (Requisition number #R0026927), complete the application and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
****Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.****
The positions will remain open to applications until filled; however, for immediate consideration, please submit materials by December 31, 2021.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Professor Charles Barzun, [cbarzun@virginia.edu](mailto:cbarzun@virginia.edu). For information about the application process, please contact Nicole Robinson, Faculty Search Advisor, [nr7f@virginia.edu](mailto:nr7f@virginia.edu).
UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit [https://dualcareer.virginia.edu](https://dualcareer.virginia.edu). For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see [http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville](http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville) and [https://embarkcva.com/](https://embarkcva.com/).
*
*COVID Vaccination Requirement*
Due to the scope of President Biden's [Executive Order 14042](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/09/09/executive-order-on-ensuring-adequate-covid-safety-protocols-for-federal-contractors/) issued in early September, *all University employees, including remote employees, must receive their final vaccination dose by January 4, 2022, unless they have a University-approved religious or medical exemption.* The University has updated policy [SEC-045](http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/SEC-045) to reflect these new requirements.
*If hired by the Academic Division*, excluding School of Medicine, School of Nursing, UVA Physicians Group, and the Health Systems Library, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to be vaccinated by January 4, 2022. Academic employees may apply for a University-approved medical or religious exemption.
*Note:* Some medical and safety-sensitive positions require vaccination and are not eligible for an exemption. For more information on how vaccination requirements will apply to you, please visit the [UVA New Hire Vaccination Requirements](https://hr.virginia.edu/covid-19/covid-vaccination-requirements-uva-new-hires) webpage.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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