LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
Chicago School of Law
Wing-Tat Lee Chair in International Law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, a well established
urban Jesuit law school is currently seeking candidates to
fill its recently vacated chair in international law named
in honor of Hong Kong businessman Wing-Tat Lee.
This twelve month position will entail an appointment to an
endowed chair to be made at the level of full Professor of Law.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The responsibilities of the Wing-Tat Lee Chair include:
1) Scholarly research and publication
2) Teaching courses in international law and related areas
of individual expertise, both in Chicago and in overseas
programs
3) Participation in faculty governance
4) Active involvement in student mentoring and counseling
5) Engagement with faculty on international law matters
both within the School of Law and throughout the
University
6) Together with other chairs and senior faculty, providing
leadership for integrative research activities
7) Significant engagement with academic institutions and
professional organizations in international law,
including frequent participation in meetings and
symposia
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The qualifications required for the Wing-Tat Lee chair are:
1) Juris Doctor (J.D.) and/or Ph.D. in Law, LL.B.
2) Broad recognition for scholarly distinction in a
recognized area of public or private international law
3) Established publication record in an international law
specialty
4) Clearly developed long term research agenda
5) Extensive teaching experience
Additional valued qualifications include:
1) Significant practice experience in international law
2) Facility with relevant foreign languages
3) Strong commitment to social justice issues
4) History of active engagement in international law
circles
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested candidates should submit an application including:
1) A letter of interest highlighting experiences and
accomplishments relevant to the position
2) A current curriculum vitae
3) Names of and contact information regarding three
professional references
For further inquiries, please email:
Email: MAILTO:Jblum@luc.edu
please be specific in email Subject: Wing Tat Lee Chair.
Review of applications will begin in the fall and continue
until the position is filled. Search committee members,
Dean Michael Kaufman, Professors James Carey, Margaret
Moses, Steven Ramirez and Alex Tsesis.
For further information about Loyola University Chicago,
consult:
http://www.LUC.edu
Loyola University Chicago, is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to
diversifying its faculty.
Posted 9/3/09