At Emory, we're in the process of implementing a transactional certificate program, a sort of analog to trial advocacy for budding dealmakers.  And we're looking for a director for this program.  Our ad and a brief job description are pasted below the fold.  Please contact my colleague Bill Carney with inquiries.

EMORY UNIVERSITY  SCHOOL OF LAW
Director of Transactional Studies

The Emory University School of Law invites applications for the position of Professor and Director of Transactional Studies, beginning with the Fall Semester, 2007.  We seek outstanding candidates with either academic experience or extensive practice experience.  The position is open to any field of expertise within the broad framework of transactional law, including without limitation corporate law, corporate tax, commercial law, bankruptcy, real estate finance, corporate finance and unincorporated associations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Emory Law School has authorized a program in transactional studies leading to the award of a certificate for successful completion of the program.  The program contemplates an introductory course in contracting, followed by core traditional courses in the transactional law area, with the availability of “capstone” workshops or seminars in various transactional law subjects.  Candidates must be willing to undertake the management responsibilities associated with use of junior instructors and adjunct professors in the further development of this program.  Depending on the candidate, the position may or may not be tenure-track.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess a J.D. or comparable law degree.  Either substantial experience in the practice of transactional law or experience teaching transactional law subjects is highly desirable.  Under the leadership of the Director we anticipate developing a multi-section course in contracting and advanced workshops and seminars using adjunct faculty to introduce students to a deeper understanding of the practice of transactional law.  The ability to relate well to practicing attorneys serving as adjuncts will be an important attribute.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Emory University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversifying its faculty and staff.  Members of under represented groups are encouraged to apply. For more information about the Law School and the transactional law program, please visit our website at:

http://www.law.emory.edu/cms/site/index.php?id=2133

Nominations, inquiries or letters of interest and resumes should be submitted to:

CONTACT     Professor William J. Carney
                        Emory University Law School
                        1301 Clifton Road, N.E.
                        Atlanta, GA 30322-2770

or by e-mail to:

 [email protected]

The Search Committee will begin considering applications by December 1, 2006 and will continue to do so until completion of the search. 

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