Assistant Professor Criminal Law

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Assistant Professor Criminal Law

The candidate will be expected to work with other groups of judicial officials, including magistrates and clerks of court. This position will require expertise in all aspects of criminal law, including pretrial procedure, guilty pleas, and felony jury trial procedure. Expertise in the law of evidence is also important. The duties of the position include: Participating in the planning of, and teaching in, an annual orientation course for new superior court judges. Participating in the planning of, and teaching in, two annual conferences for all superior court judges. Planning and teaching in courses for superior court judges offered through the North Carolina Judicial College – for example, courses on criminal procedure or evidence. Occasional teaching in courses for other judicial officials – for example, teaching at a conference for district court judges or in an orientation course for new magistrates. Advising superior court judges and other judicial officials by telephone and email, typically about difficult legal issues presented in pending cases. Writing practical scholarship that helps superior court judges and other judicial officials do their jobs more accurately, fairly, and efficiently. Such scholarship may include case and legislative summaries, books, articles, and blog posts, and may build on existing resources offered to judicial officials or may represent entirely new resources. In addition to working with judicial officials, this position is likely to interact frequently with the media, law enforcement, legislators, advocates, and other stakeholders. Work at the School is collaborative in nature, and this position will have frequent contact with other faculty and staff who work in criminal law and with court officials. Should have J.D. Excellent writing skills, strong academic background, and a commitment to public service required. A record of, or demonstrated potential for, teaching, advising, and scholarship required. Experience in criminal law is preferred.

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Submit a resume, writing sample, references and a cover letter describing interest in the position.

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UNC School of Government
Aimee Wall
CB 3330 Knapp-Sanders Building
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
United States 27599-3330
Phone : 919-962-1091
Website : https://www.sog.unc.edu/