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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for
Associate Professors and Professors of Law within the William S. Boyd School of Law [ [R0152946].
ROLE of the POSITION
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas—William S. Boyd School of Law invites applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates for tenure system positions expected to begin July 1, 2027. We aim to fill two positions. We aim to hire an entry-level tenure-track candidate, at the rank of Associate Professor of Law (tenure-track), for our top-ranked
Lawyering Process (Legal Writing) Program
as well as a lateral candidate, at the rank of Associate Professor of Law (tenure-track) or Professor of Law (tenured).
Once a candidate has been selected, they may be offered an initial opportunity to serve as Director of our Workplace Law Program, with the opportunity to teach courses in the areas of labor law, disability law, and/or employment law. The Directorship will be for an initial one-year term. Any additional term(s) will be subject to satisfactory performance and may be offered at the discretion of the Dean.
We boast a 3-course teaching load and generous research leaves. We have a unified tenure system for faculty teaching doctrinal, clinical, and lawyering process courses. Faculty who primarily teach lawyering process courses may also choose to teach a doctrinal course. Additional areas of curricular focus include Contracts, Torts, Professional Responsibility and Sports/Entertainment Law, as well as faculty who will build on Boyd's
academic concentrations
.
The Boyd School of Law is a leading public law school located at the heart of the UNLV campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the only law school in the state, we are committed to the production of knowledge, including opportunities to assist policymakers, and service to Nevada’s especially diverse range of communities. UNLV is an R1 research university that is a Minority Serving Institution, Hispanic Serving Institution, and Asian American and Native American Pacific-Islander Serving Institution. Las Vegas is a dynamic and diverse city with world-class food, entertainment, and sports. It provides almost unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities and serves as a convenient hub for national and international travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a graduate degree, typically a J.D. or a Ph.D from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.
Required Experience: Worked in an academic or institutional setting involving the formation, application, or practice of law (or law-related matters).
Faculty rank will depend upon education and experience as outlined below:
Associate Professor (Tenure-Track): Terminal degree and experience in an academic or institutional setting that demonstrates the potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Professor (Tenured): Terminal degree and experience in an academic or institutional setting with an established record of excellent teaching, scholarship, and service that is recognized by the status of tenure (or its equivalent).
Candidates should have an established record of excellent teaching, scholarship, and service to a law school community or be able to demonstrate the potential for such excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Experience: Teaching, scholarship, and service within a law school community.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our
Campus Values
to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly-situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard
discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming
for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should submit 1) a letter of interest that describes their scholarly focus, teaching experience, and why they wish to join the Boyd School of Law; 2) a detailed resume; and 3) at least three professional references.
We strongly encourage separate statements describing a Scholarly Agenda and Teaching Philosophy.
The Faculty Appointments Committee anticipates screening candidates beginning in mid-August 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.
Interested candidates should send their materials to:
Faculty Appointments Committee
c/o Ms. Sandra Rodriguez, Appointments Committee Coordinator
UNLV Boyd School of Law
4505 South Maryland Parkway, Campus Box 451003
Las Vegas, NV 89154-1003
or by email at facultyrecruitment@law.unlv.edu.
Members of the Appointments Committee are Professors Drew Simshaw (chair), Stewart Chang, Eve Hanan, Citlalli Ochoa, Rebecca Scharf, and Jeff Stempel.
Materials should be addressed to Drew Simshaw, Search Committee Chair.
If an applicant is offered a callback interview, the applicant will be asked to submit an application through Workday. For assistance with the Workday application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or
UNLVJobs@unlv.edu
.
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Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)
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Search for this position using the job requisition number, R0152946
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PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community pa