JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut School of Law invites applications from junior and tenure-eligible candidates with two to six years of teaching experience for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty position commencing in the fall of 2026. This position is a joint appointment between the School of Law and the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute (HRI) at the University of Connecticut, with a tenure home at the School of Law. The successful candidate’s research and teaching responsibilities will be situated in the School of Law as well as at the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, both of which have thriving research communities and strong educational programs.

Although we will consider candidates with a range of relevant curricular and scholarly expertise in the field of social justice, we are specifically seeking candidates with strengths in immigration and human rights law. In addition, candidates must be able and willing to offer courses for the undergraduate major and minor in Human Rights in addition to courses at the School of Law. They may also have the opportunity to offer graduate human rights courses through the Human Rights Institute. A successful candidate will have a record of professional accomplishments commensurate with an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor with an opportunity for tenure-at-hire.

We are especially interested in receiving applications from candidates who will add to the diversity of our faculty and community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and other candidates with experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints that will enrich our community and further our mission.

UConn Law School is the top-ranked public law school in the Northeast, offering a professional education and scholarly environment of the highest quality. The Law School is committed to building and supporting a vibrant, multicultural, and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Its beautiful Gothic Revival campus is located in the West End of Hartford, a few miles from the state capitol and courts, as well as the headquarters of leading insurance companies and other major corporations. The Law School has both day and evening divisions and offers the JD (Juris Doctor) degree, LLM (Master of Laws) degrees, and the SJD (Doctor of Laws) degree, as well as several dual degree programs. The UConn Law faculty includes leading scholars, experienced practitioners, and internationally known experts in a wide range of fields. The Law School hosts four student journals, over forty student organizations, extensive clinical and public service for the surrounding communities, and one of the largest law libraries in the world.

The Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute is one of the nation’s leading interdisciplinary academic centers, offering an undergraduate major and minor in human rights, as well as a master’s degree, graduate certificate in human rights, and post-baccalaureate in Holocaust and genocide studies. The Institute has 14 jointly appointed or core faculty members drawn from units across the university and another 25 faculty members who are active in offering courses or participating in HRI’s research clusters. Research programs led by faculty center on economic and social rights, global health and human rights, humanitarianism, arts and human rights, business and human rights, digital media and design, and a research hub supporting faculty and student research innovation. Dodd Human Rights Impact, the Institute’s public engagement and outreach arm, is the locus of several significant programs, including Holocaust and genocide studies, human rights education (K-12), and a long-standing program on democracy and dialogue.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A JD and/or PhD degree from an accredited institution or equivalent terminal degree in a related field.
2. Demonstrated commitment to scholarship and teaching in international human rights.
3. Evidence of strong teaching and oral communication skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and teach appropriate courses for the law school, graduate, and undergraduate human rights curriculum.
5. Demonstrated capacity for scholarly excellence.
6. Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, higher education, and/or legal profession.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Research interests at the intersection of immigration and human rights law, including topics such as immigration law and policy, immigration enforcement, refugee and asylum law, forced displacement, international humanitarian law, legal history of migration, the human rights of migrants, national security and human rights, international institutions, climate change and migration, and the domestic and international dimensions of migration and rights-protection.
2. Demonstrated ability to teach courses in immigration law and human rights law.
3. Published work that demonstrates scholarly aptitude, productivity, and long-term promise.
4. Active participation in relevant scholarly and/or professional communities.
5. An emerging national reputation in the candidate’s field of expertise.
6. Law school teaching experience.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time appointment for a tenure-track or tenure-at-hire position. Applicants seeking tenure must meet University requirements for appointment at the rank of Full Professor, with tenure. Salary and rank will be highly competitive and commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement annuities, and research support. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/.

Candidates should expect to work at both the School of Law in Hartford, Connecticut and at the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute in Storrs, Connecticut.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499222 and submit the following application materials:

• A letter of interest,
• Curriculum vitae,
• Scholarship statement,
• Teaching statement,
• Sample journal articles, book chapters, or other publications, and
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

The review of applications will begin immediately and remain ongoing until the position is filled. Any questions about application materials may be directed to the appointments committee chair, Susan Schmeiser, at susan.schmeiser@uconn.edu

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence encompasses a commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.