The University of Denver Sturm College of Law (Denver Law) is a nationally ranked leader in experiential learning, with Top 20 programs in legal writing, clinical training, trial advocacy, and tax law. Located in one of the nation’s most dynamic and beautiful cities, Denver Law features an outstanding and diverse student body, a motivated and highly professional staff, a faculty that includes some of the most accomplished legal scholars in the nation, and roughly 17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains.

Position Summary

The University of Denver Sturm College of Law seeks applications from full-time members of its faculty to serve as the Director of its Corporate and Commercial Law Program (“Program”), which focuses on advancing research, teaching, and external engagement in the realm of business law.

The successful candidate would be expected to begin in November 2024. The term of the position is two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year upon mutual agreement.

Essential Functions

In collaboration with the Dean, the Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, affiliated faculty, and relevant staff members, the Director will:

• Develop, articulate, and advance a strategic vision for the Program;
• Lead and manage the Program and its associated academic certificate;
• Collaborate with the Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs regarding ongoing enhancements to the Program’s curricular offerings;
• Plan an appropriate slate of programmatic activities, including lectures, workshops, inter-school competitions, and other events;
• Engage with students on matters relating to their professional development in the field of business law;
• Manage an external advisory board composed of influential experts in the field;
• Work closely with the Dean and the Executive Director of Development to secure additional programmatic resources through support from individuals, law firms, corporations, foundations, and other potential institutional and individual supporters; and
• Undertake initiatives designed to enhance the stature, visibility, and impact of the Program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with peers, divisions and senior leadership.
• Ability to collaborate and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Ability to create effective partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, have attention to detail, and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Ability to handle time sensitive/confidential information appropriately.

Required Qualifications

• Full-time faculty member at the Sturm College of Law
• J.D. and/or Ph.D. degrees (or their equivalents)
• Expertise in the field of business law
• A commitment to inclusive pedagogy

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 15, 2024.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:
The salary rate for this position is $10,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.