UNLV William S.Boyd School of Law - Associate Professor
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Associate Professor within the William S. Boyd School of Law.
ROLE of the POSITION
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas—William S. Boyd School of Law invites applications for entry-level, non-tenured, and pre-tenure candidates for one new faculty hire to design and teach a new clinic along with other potential course offerings. This is a tenure system position expected to begin Summer/Fall 2026. We seek candidates with a demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching in a live-client clinic and producing original scholarship along with a commitment to engage actively with our diverse community. The successful candidate will have the support and infrastructure of our top-ranked Thomas and Mack Legal Clinic and the opportunity to teach additional non-clinical courses, including in one of several possible core courses. All tenured and tenure track faculty at Boyd Law, whether teaching doctrinal, clinical, or lawyering process (legal writing) courses, are subject to the same research expectations, annual three-course loads, a low faculty-student ratio, and generous leave policies.
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 a state implementing an innovative approach to bar reform, we are committed to the production of knowledge, including opportunities to assist policymakers, and service to Nevada’s especially diverse range of communities. Boyd Law hosts several distinctive programs including academic concentrations in Business and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Health Law, Indian Nations Gaming and Governance, Intellectual Property, and Workplace Law. UNLV is an R1 research university that is among one of the most diverse campuses in the nation and is also the state’s largest comprehensive doctoral degree granting institution with Schools of Business, Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Hospitality, Nursing, and Public Health, among many others. UNLV 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 J.D. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school or foreign equivalent.
Required Experience:
• Licensed attorney in good standing in the State Bar of Nevada or the bar of another state.
• Can demonstrate excellence as an ethical legal practitioner.
• Can demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and supervising law students in a clinical or other experiential setting.
• Can demonstrate a strong commitment to producing creative, impactful legal scholarship, whether through publication record or agenda for future projects.
• Has a record of, or demonstrated a strong commitment to, service within the legal profession or the broader public, including institutional, community, or professional service.
Faculty rank and qualification will be dependent upon education and experience, but will likely be as follows: Associate Professor (Tenure-Track). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A demonstrated record of effective teaching, mentoring, or similar experience (such as attorney trainings).
• Experience supervising students in a law school clinical program and/or supervising law students or lawyers in practice.
• Interest in exploring innovative clinic models that expand student access to learning in a clinical setting and increase community access to legal services, including hybrid clinical teaching.
• A commitment to, and/or demonstrated experience in, supporting and engaging students from a broad range of backgrounds, including first-generation college or law students.
• Other experience as a practicing attorney and/or judicial clerk, particularly in areas relevant to the teaching and scholarship expectations of the position.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collegial academic environment.
• Other academic experience—such as additional degrees or leadership roles—that may enhance contributions to teaching, scholarship, or service.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collegial academic environment.
Other academic experience—such as additional degrees or leadership roles—that may enhance contributions to teaching, scholarship, or service. 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 will be 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
POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
● 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 curriculum vitae; 3) at least three professional references, and 4) a scholarly research agenda. The Faculty Appointments Committee anticipates screening candidates beginning in late-August 2025 and conducting call-backs from mid-September through November 2025; candidates who submit applications by September 1, 2025, will be given priority. Interested candidates should send their materials to:
Faculty Appointments Committee
c/o Mr. Drewmel Darby 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 Patience Crowder and Ruben J. Garcia (Co-Chairs), Associate Dean Stewart Chang, Professors Youngwoo Ban, Courtney Cross, and Meredith Esser.
Materials should be addressed to the Faculty Appointments Committee Co-Chairs at facultyrecuitment@law.unlv.edu.
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 partnerships. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and b
uilding the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu.
EEO/AA STATEMENT
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TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
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Academic Faculty