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GILBERT + TOBIN CHAIR IN INDIGENOUS LAW
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, Sydney Law School, Australia
Reference No. 402/0211

The University of Sydney is Australia's premier University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students.

Sydney Law School is pleased to announce the establishment of its first Chair in Indigenous Law. The Gilbert + Tobin Chair in Indigenous Law, initially in place for five years, will provide academic leadership in the establishment of a rigorous Indigenous law program, developing generalist undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Indigenous law while enhancing the capacity of the Sydney Law School to service specialist postgraduate research.

As Chair, you will engage with internal stakeholders including the Koori Centre; the new position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy & Services); the Indigenous Strategy and Services Committee.; and colleagues within the division of Law, Arts & Social Sciences, and Education & Social Work. You will foster relationships with external stakeholders such as Indigenous community legal organisations, academics and practitioners. Engaging with the media you will also play an active role in raising the profile of Indigenous law at Sydney Law School.

To succeed in this position, you will:

be a scholar of international distinction with an outstanding record in the field of Indigenous law

have a demonstrated ability to teach within an Indigenous law program; and successful supervision of research higher degree students

have an outstanding track record for original research in the field of Indigenous law, with publication in refereed journals, books and reports of international standing

be an excellent people manager showing leadership in developing research teams within Indigenous law with vision and enthusiasm, working collaboratively across sectors and disciplines

demonstrate ability to link with external stakeholders in the pursuit of research opportunities; attracting external funding; and encourage collaborations in research both in Australia and with international colleagues and funding bodies.

Consideration will be given to a fractional/part time appointment for a suitable candidate.

For general enquiries about the recruitment process please contact Rodney Waterson, SydneyRecruitment on +61 2 8627 1214 or rodney.waterson@sydney.edu.au; for specific enquiries contact Professor Greg Tolhurst, Pro Dean, Faculty of Law, on +61 2 9351 0243 or gregory.tolhurst@sydney.edu.au

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers site. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply. CLOSING DATE: 4 MAY 2011

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

CHAIR IN EQUITY/TRUSTS
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, Sydney Law School, Australia
REFERENCE NO. 593/0311

The University of Sydney is Australia's premier University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students.

The Chair in Equity and Trusts is a new position that will lead the establishment of a rigorous Equity and Trusts law program, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as enhancing the capacity of the Sydney Law School to service specialist postgraduate research.

Leading the discipline of Equity and Trusts as a scholar of international distinction, you will provide academic leadership and foster excellence in research, teaching and policy development. You will also continue to make original, innovative and distinguished contributions to scholarship, research and teaching in the discipline and make a commensurate contribution to the work of the University.

You will have a talent for effective teaching within the Equity and Trusts discipline and possess a successful record in the supervision of research higher degree students. You will have experience in developing research teams within Equity and Trusts law that have vision and enthusiasm and work collaboratively across sectors and other disciplines. You will have a demonstrated ability to link with external stakeholders in the pursuit of research opportunities, an ability to attract external research funding and a demonstrated capacity to encourage research collaboration both in Australia and internationally.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2011

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

© The University of Sydney

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN REAL PROPERTY LAW
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, Sydney Law School, Australia
REFERENCE NO. 590/0311

Work with internationally renowned colleagues

Progressive and globally focused law school

Full-time continuing appointment (part-time negotiable)

Sydney Law School is the premier global law school in Australia, preparing law graduates for national, transnational and international legal careers.

The special strengths of our law school are our high calibre student body, internationally recognised academic staff, the high quality of our research and teaching, and the invaluable contribution made by our alumni and the legal profession.

We also attract the largest cohort of doctoral and other higher degree research students in Australia.

As a specialist in Real Property Law this is your opportunity to:

teach students at all levels

build upon the school’s international and comparative law focus and develop your specialist area of research

If you have qualifications and experience in related disciplines please contact Michelle Carlon on + 61 2 8627 1238 or michelle.carlon@sydney.edu.au, to express your interest in future vacancies.

Your success in this position will arise from your:

possession of a law degree combined with specialist knowledge and experience in Real Property Law

capacity for original legal research and publication of your research in refereed journals, books and reports

talent for effective teaching within the core curricula and postgraduate programs

leadership in developing research teams in specialists areas

creativity and initiative in building a global law school.

Sydney Law School is in a magnificent building on the main university campus providing exceptional teaching and research facilities, moot court, and library, all supported by state-of- the- art technology. We can also offer you many opportunities for international study, teaching and collaboration as part of our staff exchange programs with leading universities in the US, Europe and Asia.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2011

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

© The University of Sydney

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN TORTS
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, Sydney Law School, Australia
REFERENCE NO. 591/0311

Work with internationally renowned colleagues

Progressive and globally focused law school

Full-time continuing appointment (part-time negotiable)

Sydney Law School is the premier global law school in Australia, preparing law graduates for national, transnational and international legal careers.

The special strengths of our law school are our high calibre student body, internationally recognised academic staff, the high quality of our research and teaching, and the invaluable contribution made by our alumni and the legal profession.

We also attract the largest cohort of doctoral and other higher degree research students in Australia.

As a specialist in Torts this is your opportunity to:

teach students at all levels

build upon the school’s international and comparative law focus and develop your specialist area of research

If you have qualifications and experience in related disciplines please contact Michelle Carlon on + 61 2 8627 1238 or michelle.carlon@sydney.edu.au, to express your interest in future vacancies.

Your success in this position will arise from your:

possession of a law degree combined with specialist knowledge and experience in Torts

capacity for original legal research and publication of your research in refereed journals, books and reports

talent for effective teaching within the core curricula and postgraduate programs

leadership in developing research teams in specialists areas

creativity and initiative in building a global law school.

Sydney Law School is in a magnificent building on the main university campus providing exceptional teaching and research facilities, moot court, and library, all supported by state-of- the- art technology. We can also offer you many opportunities for international study, teaching and collaboration as part of our staff exchange programs with leading universities in the US, Europe and Asia.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2011

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

© The University of Sydney

SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, Sydney Law School, Australia
REFERENCE NO. 589/0311

Work with internationally renowned colleagues

Progressive and globally focused law school

Full-time continuing appointment (part-time negotiable)

Sydney Law School is the premier global law school in Australia, preparing law graduates for national, transnational and international legal careers.

The special strengths of our law school are our high calibre student body, internationally recognised academic staff, the high quality of our research and teaching, and the invaluable contribution made by our alumni and the legal profession.

We also attract the largest cohort of doctoral and other higher degree research students in Australia.

As a specialist in Intellectual Property Law this is your opportunity to:

teach students at all levels

build upon the school’s international and comparative law focus and develop your specialist area of research

If you have qualifications and experience in related disciplines please contact Michelle Carlon on + 61 2 8627 1238 or michelle.carlon@sydney.edu.au, to express your interest in future vacancies.

Your success in this position will arise from your:

possession of a law degree combined with specialist knowledge and experience in Intellectual Property Law

capacity for original legal research and publication of your research in refereed journals, books and reports

talent for effective teaching within the core curricula and postgraduate programs

leadership in developing research teams in specialists areas

creativity and initiative in building a global law school.

Sydney Law School is in a magnificent building on the main university campus providing exceptional teaching and research facilities, moot court, and library, all supported by state-of- the- art technology. We can also offer you many opportunities for international study, teaching and collaboration as part of our staff exchange programs with leading universities in the US, Europe and Asia.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2011

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

© The University of Sydney

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN PUBLIC, CONSTIUTIONAL AND ADMINSTRATIVE LAW
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, Sydney Law School, Australia
REFERENCE NO. 419/0211

Work with internationally renowned colleagues

Progressive and globally focused law school

Full-time continuing appointment (part-time negotiable)

Sydney Law School is the premier global law school in Australia, preparing law graduates for national, transnational and international legal careers.

The special strengths of our law school are our high calibre student body, internationally recognised academic staff, the high quality of our research and teaching, and the invaluable contribution made by our alumni and the legal profession.

We also attract the largest cohort of doctoral and other higher degree research students in Australia.

As a specialist in Public, Constitutional and Administrative Law this is your opportunity to:

teach students at all levels

build upon the school’s international and comparative law focus and develop your specialist area of research

If you have qualifications and experience in related disciplines please contact Michelle Carlon on + 61 2 8627 1238 or michelle.carlon@sydney.edu.au, to express your interest in future vacancies.

Your success in this position will arise from your:

possession of a law degree combined with specialist knowledge and experience in Public, Constitutional and Administrative Law

capacity for original legal research and publication of your research in refereed journals, books and reports

talent for effective teaching within the core curricula and postgraduate programs

leadership in developing research teams in specialists areas

creativity and initiative in building a global law school.

Sydney Law School is in a magnificent building on the main university campus providing exceptional teaching and research facilities, moot court, and library, all supported by state-of- the- art technology. We can also offer you many opportunities for international study, teaching and collaboration as part of our staff exchange programs with leading universities in the US, Europe and Asia.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2011

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

© The University of Sydney

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Dean, Faculty of Law

The University of Calgary is seeking a champion, someone who can significantly affect the growth and development and mould the future of the University's Law School. Founded in 1976, U of C's Law School, one of Canada’s youngest, has earned a burgeoning reputation for preparing its students for success in traditional and nontraditional legal roles. The School not only engages its students in rigorous legal research and scholarship, but also involves them in professional and community service. A Canadian pioneer in skills-based JD course development and instruction, the U of C Law School offers small class sizes, exceptional facilities and a modern curriculum to the 100 highly qualified students entering the JD Program each year.

‘Energy. Skill. Excellence.’ are the three themes of the University of Calgary Law School as it continues to build the premier JD program in Western Canada and confirm its international credentials in resource, energy and environmental law. You will lead your faculty as it continues to expand the academic curricula to include the ‘Excellence in Lawyering’ legal skills program, with emphases on dispute resolution, advocacy and ethics. Externally, you will become the School’s chief relationship developer as it expands its profile in the community as well as the legal and private sectors. Your enthusiasm and vision will contribute to the success of an ambitious fundraising campaign that will support the growth of the School and creation of the Centre for Resources, Energy and Environment Law.

A builder of teams, trust and relationships, you will begin your mission with one of the most vibrant Canadian law schools, one that genuinely values original thinking. As a proven strategic leader within a law school or the profession, you have established your academic credentials and inspired your colleagues.

To explore this exciting opportunity further, please contact our office at 403-410-6700 or calgary@odgersberndtson.ca. To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and related information in confidence online at www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/9376.

Ph.D. Researcher
Maastricht University
Vacancy number AT2011.023

The Faculty of Law of Maastricht University is seeking to recruit a Ph.D. Researcher within the Department of International and European Law as of 1 September 2011.

The researcher will be recruited within the framework of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network, DREAM. Research within the DREAM Network focuses on how the rights contained in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities can be transformed into practical applications.

More information on the DREAM ITN Network can be found at: www.nuigalway.ie/dream

Ph.D. researcher on Non-discrimination, full and effective participation and inclusion in society
Non-discrimination and equality are red threads running through the UN CRPD. Numerous Convention articles seek to guarantee access or treatment for people with disabilities “on an equal basis with others” and non-discrimination and equality of opportunity are amongst the general principles recognised in Article 3 UN CRPD. Moreover, the Convention addresses equality and non-discrimination explicitly in Article 5 and clearly defines a failure to make a reasonable accommodation as a form of discrimination.

The successful applicant will carry out research to gain a deep and critical insight into the nature of the non-discrimination tool, its limits as well as possibilities, as a lever for change throughout Europe.

The successful candidate is expected to work towards the completion of a Ph.D. that will examine and reflect on the obligation to ensure non-discrimination and equality in the UN CRPD from a comparative and theoretical perspective; examine the drafting history of, in particular, Article 5 UN CRPD, and reflect on the relationship between this Article and other provisions of the Convention; examine how the obligations to provide equality and non-discrimination and the obligation to provide accessibility interact; and reflect on how the “balancing of interests” foreseen with regard to non-discrimination, and specifically through the “reasonable accommodation” requirement (covered party is obliged to accommodate the needs of a disabled individual unless this would amount to a disproportionate burden) is also reflected implicitly in some other provisions of the Convention, and, in particular in those provisions which require progressive implementation, such as accessibility (in line i.a. with priorities set by States Parties and the availability of resources). The candidate will reflect on whether the balancing and sharing of burdens already required with regard to reasonable accommodation can facilitate a greater understanding of how other provisions of the Convention should be implemented.

The successful candidate will carry out a six month internship with one of the associated partners within the DREAM Network, e.g. the European Disability Forum, Interights, or the European Grouping of National Human Rights Institutes, and will produce an internal research report for the internship host relating to the subject of the research. The successful applicant will participate in the Graduate School of Law Programme and in the Human Rights Research School, as well as following research training provided by the DREAM Network. Individual supervision will be provided by Profs. Lisa Waddington and Fons Coomans.

The successful applicant will have a graduate law degree (LL.M) with a specialisation in international law / human rights. Knowledge of EU law is also highly desirable. Previous experience of academic research, and research relating in particular to equality and non-discrimination, as well as the UN CRPD or disability law is desirable. The successful applicant must have excellent writing and communication skills in English. Knowledge of Dutch is not required. The researcher should have a full draft of the Ph.D., which has been approved by the researcher’s supervisors, by the end of the 3 year contract.

Maastricht University
Maastricht University distinguishes itself as a European research university with a strong international outlook. Currently the University has approximately 14,500 students and 3,800 employees.

The Faculty of Law is renowned for its Problem Based Learning teaching in both the Dutch Law programme and the programmes taught in English. Student body and staff are international. The Faculty consists of the following 6 departments: fiscal law; international and European law; foundations and methods of Law; private law; public law and criminal law. Research is concentrated in the accredited Ius Commune and Human Rights Research Schools. Major research areas are: comparative (private, public and criminal) law, international and European law and human rights. Academic interaction is further stimulated in research institutes such as the Centre for Human Rights, the Montesquieu Institute, the IGIR Institute for Globalization and International Regulation, the Maastricht Forensic Institute and in the Graduate School of Law. More than 50 PhD researchers participate in the Graduate School of Law, half of whom are foreign nationals. For further details on the faculty and the research conducted see: www.maastrichtuniversity/law and www.law.unimaas.nl/graduateschooloflaw or

Salary and Benefits for both Positions
Researchers will be appointed on a full-time (38 hours per week) fixed term contract for a period three years, including a six-month internship at an organisation that is an associated partner in the DREAM Network.
The recruited researchers will be Marie Curie Fellows and will profit from all Marie Curie benefits, including travel, living, mobility and career exploratory allowances.
Monthly salary: € 2.042, gross per month in the first year, rising to € 2.492, gross per month in the third year.
For more information on the general terms of employment at Maastricht University, visit http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/ and select “prospective employees”.

Applications should include

clear indication of the position or positions applicant is applying for;

motivation letter;

Curriculum Vitae;

certified transcripts of results of Masters’ degree in law;

two recent reference letters sent directly by the referees via mail;

all non-native English speakers must pass the academic IELTS (minimum score: 7.5) or TOEFL internet-based (minimum score: 113) tests;

in addition, all applicants must submit a first draft of a research proposal for the Ph.D. they are applying for as outlined in this job announcement. The proposal must be submitted on the form attached to this announcement. The successful applicants are expected to refine the research proposal, in consultation with their future academic supervisors at Maastricht University, prior to taking up their positions;

More information on Academic Transfer

Fill in the application form you will find here or Academic Transfer.

Formal applications should be sent to the DREAM Initial Training Network consortium at dream@nuigalway.ie (not to Maastricht University). Any personal information or evidence submitted may be shared with members of the DREAM Supervisory Board as well as with Maastricht University.
Closing date: Friday 31 March 2011
Interviews will be scheduled for end April in Maastricht, and successful applicants are expected to commence employment on or around 1 September 2011.

Details of the application process and more information about the DREAM ITN is available at: www.nuigalway.ie/dream or can be obtained by emailing dream@nuigalway.ie

Final decisions regarding appointment will be taken by Maastricht University, in consultation with the DREAM Supervisory Board.

DREAM Network partners including Maastricht University welcome and encourage applications from qualified individuals with a disability and women.

Additional Nationality and Mobility Requirements
Marie Curie Early Stage Researchers are required to undertake trans-national mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) when taking up an appointment. At the time of selection, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g. work, study etc.) in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the last 3 years. As an exception to the general rule, an applicant holding the Dutch nationality will only be eligible if s/he can provide evidence testifying that s/he has legally resided and had his/her main activity outside the EU / EEA for at least three years between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2011. Further eligibility criteria may also apply for Dutch nationals. Potential applicants who have doubts as to their eligibility, and all potential applicants who have the Dutch nationality and believe they meet the above mentioned criteria, should contact dream@nuigalway.ie before applying to determine their eligibility.

Applicants must meet the Marie Curie definition of an early stage researcher, meaning that they have not yet been awarded a doctorate degree andare in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers. This includes the period of research training, starting at the date of obtaining the degree that would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate. Therefore, an individual who was awarded a masters degree on or after 1 September 2007 is eligible to apply. Other potential applicants who think they may be eligible should contact dream@nuigalway.ie to confirm eligibility before applying.

Additional Information
If applicants require additional information regarding these two vacancies, they can contact Prof. Lisa Waddington. Email: lisa.waddington@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Ph.D. Researcher
Maastricht University
Vacancy number AT2011.024

The Faculty of Law of Maastricht University is seeking to recruit a Ph.D. Researchers within the Department of International and European Law as of 1 September 2011.

The researcher will be recruited within the framework of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network, DREAM. Research within the DREAM Network focuses on how the rights contained in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities can be transformed into practical applications.

More information on the DREAM ITN Network can be found at: www.nuigalway.ie/dream

Ph.D. researcher on The Challenges and Consequences of Implementation of the UN CRPD for the European Union, with a focus on accessibility.
Article 9 of the UN CRPD imposes an obligation on States Parties to “ensure to persons with disabilities access, on an equal basis with others, to the physical environment, to transportation, to information and communication, including information and communications systems, and to other facilities and services open or provided ot the public”. The EU concluded the Convention at the end of 2010, and is consequently bound by this obligation, as well as the other provisions of the Convention that address accessibility.

The successful applicant will explore the obligations relating to accessibility, as broadly defined in Article 9, which flow from the conclusion of the Convention by the EU.

Specifically, the applicant will acquire a clear understanding of the nature of obligations under Article 9; establish the extent to which existing EU instruments meet those obligations and the extent to which the EU has the competence to act with regard to meeting any unmet obligations; gain a clear understanding of EU competences (and the dividing line between them and those of the Member States); understand how EU competences engage with the UN CRPD in the field of accessibility; and understand the importance of implementation mechanisms at the EU level in the field of accessibility and make recommendations accordingly.

The successful candidate is expected to work towards the completion of a Ph.D. that will examine the drafting history of Article 9 CRPD and involve an in-depth study of EU level competences on disability across a broad range of policy fields relating to accessibility. These include competences related to: free movement of goods and services; internal market legislation; non-discrimination; EU citizenship; standardisation mandates; and human rights issues. The Ph.D. will also explore the legal and policy implications of the conclusion of the UN CRPD by the EU, and attempt to identify a framework for addressing these complicated issues. Lastly, the Ph.D. will analyse the role of the EU in the field of accessibility, including with respect to areas in which it has no competence (e.g., explore whether there is a need for a Open Method of Coordination on disability).

The successful candidate will carry out a six month internship at the European Disability Forum (EDF) in Brussels, and will produce an internal research report relating to the subject of the research for EDF. The successful applicant will participate in the Graduate School of Law Programme and in the Ius Commune Research School, as well as following research training provided by the DREAM Network. Individual supervision of the candidate will be provided by Profs. Lisa Waddington and Bruno de Witte.

The successful applicant will have a graduate law degree (LL.M) with a specialisation in European Union law, and a strong background in international law / human rights. Previous experience of academic research, and research relating to the UN CRPD or disability law is desirable. The successful applicant must have excellent writing and communication skills in English. Knowledge of Dutch is not required. The researcher should have a full draft of the Ph.D., which has been approved by the researcher’s supervisors, by the end of the 3 year contract.

Maastricht University
Maastricht University distinguishes itself as a European research university with a strong international outlook. Currently the University has approximately 14,500 students and 3,800 employees.

The Faculty of Law is renowned for its Problem Based Learning teaching in both the Dutch Law programme and the programmes taught in English. Student body and staff are international. The Faculty consists of the following 6 departments: fiscal law; international and European law; foundations and methods of Law; private law; public law and criminal law. Research is concentrated in the accredited Ius Commune and Human Rights Research Schools. Major research areas are: comparative (private, public and criminal) law, international and European law and human rights. Academic interaction is further stimulated in research institutes such as the Centre for Human Rights, the Montesquieu Institute, the IGIR Institute for Globalization and International Regulation, the Maastricht Forensic Institute and in the Graduate School of Law. More than 50 PhD researchers participate in the Graduate School of Law, half of whom are foreign nationals. For further details on the faculty and the research conducted see: www.maastrichtuniversity/law and www.law.unimaas.nl/graduateschooloflaw

Salary and Benefits for this Position

The researchers will be appointed on a full-time (38 hours per week) fixed term contract for a period three years, including a six-month internship at an organisation that is an associated partner in the DREAM Network.
The recruited researcher will be a Marie Curie Fellows and will profit from all Marie Curie benefits, including travel, living, mobility and career exploratory allowances.
Monthly salary: € 2.042, gross per month in the first year, rising to € 2.492, gross per month in the third year.
For more information on the general terms of employment at Maastricht University, visit http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/ and select “prospective employees”.

Applications should include:

clear indication of the position or positions applicant is applying for.

motivation letter.

Curriculum Vitae

certified transcripts of results of Masters’ degree in law.

two recent reference letters sent directly by the referees via mail.

all non-native English speakers must pass the academic IELTS (minimum score: 7.5) or TOEFL internet-based (minimum score: 113) tests.

in addition, all applicants must submit a first draft of a research proposal for the Ph.D. they are applying for as outlined in this job announcement. The proposal must be submitted on the form attached to this announcement. The successful applicants are expected to refine the research proposal, in consultation with their future academic supervisors at Maastricht University, prior to taking up their positions.

More information on Academic Transfer;

Fill in the application form you will find here or Academic Transfer.

Formal applications should be sent to the DREAM Initial Training Network consortium at dream@nuigalway.ie (not to Maastricht University). Any personal information or evidence submitted may be shared with members of the DREAM Supervisory Board as well as with Maastricht University.
Closing date: Friday 31 March 2011
Interviews will be scheduled for end April in Maastricht, and successful applicants are expected to commence employment on or around 1 September 2011.

Details of the application process and more information about the DREAM ITN is available at: www.nuigalway.ie/dream or can be obtained by emailing dream@nuigalway.ie

Final decisions regarding appointment will be taken by Maastricht University, in consultation with the DREAM Supervisory Board.

DREAM Network partners including Maastricht University welcome and encourage applications from qualified individuals with a disability and women.

Additional Nationality and Mobility Requirements:
Marie Curie Early Stage Researchers are required to undertake trans-national mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) when taking up an appointment. At the time of selection, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g. work, study etc.) in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the last 3 years. As an exception to the general rule, an applicant holding the Dutch nationality will only be eligible if s/he can provide evidence testifying that s/he has legally resided and had his/her main activity outside the EU / EEA for at least three years between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2011. Further eligibility criteria may also apply for Dutch nationals. Potential applicants who have doubts as to their eligibility, and all potential applicants who have the Dutch nationality and believe they meet the above mentioned criteria, should contact dream@nuigalway.ie before applying to determine their eligibility.

Applicants must meet the Marie Curie definition of an early stage researcher, meaning that they have not yet been awarded a doctorate degree andare in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers. This includes the period of research training, starting at the date of obtaining the degree that would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate. Therefore, an individual who was awarded a masters degree on or after 1 September 2007 is eligible to apply. Other potential applicants who think they may be eligible should contact dream@nuigalway.ie to confirm eligibility before applying.

Additional Information:
If applicants require additional information regarding these two vacancies, they can contact Prof. Lisa Waddington. Email: lisa.waddington@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Maastricht University, Faculty of Law
European Private Law Institute (M-EPLI)

In the course of 2010, Maastricht University established the new Maastricht European Private Law Institute (M-EPLI). M-EPLI is a research institute devoted to the study of European private law and related areas. It adopts an approach in which various areas of law (including contract, tort, property and procedural law) are explored in an integrative way.

M-EPLI is aiming to become an institute with a stimulating international environment for those interested in the field of European Private Law and with high quality research aimed at the international academic forum.

The Institute has vacancies for two PhD Researchers European Private Law (F/M, 1,0 fte).

Job description
The main task of the PhD-researcher is to write a PhD-dissertation and to submit research output for publication in peer reviewed international academic journals. In addition, the researcher will play an active role in M-EPLI’s academic community and will carry out limited (0,2 fte) teaching duties within the Department of Private Law, of which the PhD-candidates will also become a member.

Background
Both PhD-researchers will work in the field of European private law. The exact topic is to be decided upon in cooperation with the supervisor and is also dependent on the interests of the candidate. M-EPLI invites excellent candidates to submit a short (max. 1000 words) description of your ideas on the topic you want to write about. We are particularly interested in topics that are at the intersection of various subfields. A detailed description of possible themes is available on request by sending an email to jan.smits@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

Job requirements
The successful candidate must be a highly motivated person with good grades and with a university degree in law at the master level (or expecting to have obtained one by 1 september 2011). He or she has strong analytical and writing skills. The candidate should be fluent in English, both orally and in writing, and must be willing to write the PhD thesis in English. He or she is also willing to participate actively in MEPLI’s academic community. Demonstrated research skills, the ability to work in a team and teaching skills are essential.

Terms of employment
Successful applicants will be appointed for a fixed-term period of 4 years. Continuation after the first year is dependent upon a positive evaluation. The full-time PhD position has a gross monthly salary of € 2.042,- in the first year, increasing to € 2.612,- in the fourth year. The target starting date will be as soon as possible, but in any event not later than 1 september 2011. For more information on the terms of employment of Maastricht University, visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl and select ‘employees.’

Information and application procedure for both positions
Both positions are exciting opportunities for motivated researchers to join the vibrant research community at Maastricht University’s Faculty of Law. More information about the university and the Faculty of Law is available on www.maastrichtuniversity.nl. More information about M-EPLI can be found on www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/mepli.

For information regarding the two vacancies, please contact Prof. Jan Smits, telephone (+31) (0)43-3883119 or e-mail jan.smits@maastrichtuniversity.nl. Your written application should contain a letter of motivation, a description (max. 1000 words) of the project, a cv, a list of your grades and a written piece of independent work (such as a bachelor or master thesis or a paper).

Your application should be sent no later than 1 March 2011 to the following email Pzfdrvacatures@maastrichtuniversity.nl or to Maastricht University, MUO-HRM – Faculty of Law, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands. Please mention the vacancy number.

It is the policy of the university to increase the number of women employed. Also members of ethnic minority groups and handicapped people are explicitly invited to apply.

National University of Singapore
Teaching Positions at NUS Faculty of Law

Job Description:

The Faculty of Law at the National University of Singapore invites applications for full-time academic appointments at all levels. We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in research and teaching. Applications in all areas are welcome. At present, we are especially interested in scholars who specialise in (1) Conflict of Laws (Private International Law) or (2) Law and Economics.

About NUS:

NUS Faculty of Law is a leading law school in Asia widely noted for its global outlook and high standards of scholarship and education. The law school has more than 60 academic staff members and more than 1200 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Faculty is actively engaged in research and its members regularly publish books and monographs as well as articles in leading journals in Singapore and abroad.

Apart from the LL.B. programme, NUS also offers double degree programmes in law and business, law and economics, law and life sciences, and law and accountancy, and a concurrent degree programme in law and public policy. It has a vibrant graduate community of students working towards the LL.M. (with or without specialisation) and Ph.D. degrees. Together with New York University School of Law, the NUS law school offers the NYU@NUS programme which allows students to earn an LLM concurrently from both institutions and the LL.B. (NUS) and LL.M. (NYU) concurrent degree programme. For more information on the NUS Faculty of Law, please visit: www.law.nus.edu.sg.

The strength of the NUS Faculty of Law lies in its outstanding students and faculty. The law school offers subjects ranging from the theoretical to the practical, with comparative and cross-disciplinary perspectives. The overriding objective is to provide students with a liberal legal education that will allow them to realise their full potential intellectually and professionally.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please visit http://law.nus.edu.sg/about_us/academic_positions.html for more information. If you have any queries, you may e-mail the Search Committee Secretariat (lawlsfj@nus.edu.sg).

Application Deadlines: 31 Dec 2010 and 1 Jun 2011

Dean of Law School
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, New York

Reporting to the President and appointed by the Board of Trustees, the Dean serves as the chief academic officer of the School. The Dean’s duties include academic leadership, long-range academic planning, curricular matters, admissions, financial aid, career services, technology, the library, and student life. The Dean may recommend the appointment of Associate Deans to the Board of Trustees, and is responsible for directing and supervising the work of the Associate Deans. The Dean is responsible for administration of the instructional budget, for setting salaries of academic personnel, and for presenting to the Board of Trustees the faculty’s and the Dean’s recommendations regarding faculty appointments or status and academic policies.

In addition, the Dean advises the President with respect to long-range and budgetary planning, fiscal management, and the development and construction of capital projects. The Dean attends meetings of the Board of Trustees and assists the President on matters relating to external affairs, including development, alumni relations, and the representation of the School in the outside community.

Brooklyn Law School has grown both in size and complexity over the past two decades, and as a result, in 2010, the Board of Trustees decided to separate the academic and business functions. In July 2010, Dean Joan Wexler assumed the newly created role of President of Brooklyn Law School to focus on the business of the School including major capital projects, developing more housing for students, fundraising and institutional advancement.

Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School is an independent law school with a national focus and reputation. Located in New York City, at the intersection of downtown Brooklyn, and the charming residential neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, the location has helped Brooklyn Law School draw a prominent faculty and a national student body. According to a study using the Leiter Law School Rankings methodology, the faculty ranks 40th in scholarly impact.

Now in its third decade, Brooklyn Law School’s clinical program is recognized as one of the nation’s best, specializing in a range of legal areas, such as bankruptcy, securities arbitration, immigration, criminal law, real estate practice, intellectual property, and mediation. Once largely a commuter school, Brooklyn Law School guarantees housing in its residences to all entering students, and provides housing to about 550 students in all.

In addition to strong administrative experience, the successful candidate will, at minimum, possess a J.D. degree and will have an outstanding record of teaching, scholarship, and service that supports appointment as a tenured professor.

To make a confidential inquiry please contact our search consultants: Manny Berger or Werner Boel via BrooklynLawDean@wittkieffer.com or contact Werner Boel at (678) 302-1559.

It has always been the policy of Brooklyn Law School not to discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or parental status in its admission or employment policies or in access to any of its educational, financial aid or other school-administered programs.

Dean, College of Law
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois

DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois seeks applications and nominations for the position of Dean, College of Law.

For more than a century, DePaul University has maintained its core values even as the university has grown to include six Chicago-area campuses and more than 25,000 students from a broad range of ethnic, religious, geographic and economic backgrounds. DePaul now ranks as the largest Catholic university in the country and the nation’s eighth largest private university.
Founded to serve those who would otherwise be denied a college education, DePaul University today serves students from a wide range of backgrounds, instilling in them Saint Vincent’s passion for social justice. DePaul University offers more than 275 programs of study at nine colleges for undergraduate and graduate students, including the nationally ranked Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and the College of Computing & Digital Media.

DePaul University College of Law is committed to improving the legal community by educating students who will serve the public and legal profession in ways that enhance the social, economic, cultural and ethical values in the broader community. Known for its progressive nature since its founding in 1912, the College of Law was among the first law schools to introduce such educational innovations as the study of negotiation techniques, courses in international criminal law and courses in pre-trial skills and techniques. The College of Law is an integral part of the larger DePaul University, a world-class urban institution of higher learning offering law students all the advantages of DePaul’s considerable resources.

The Dean for the College of Law will provide expertise, energy and new focus to a law school that has both a rich Chicago heritage and a strong national reputation. Working closely with faculty, staff, students and alumni, the new Dean will vigorously pursue the College’s identified goals, while developing new initiatives and objectives. As the leader and first among peers of the College, the Dean will set the standard for its intellectual engagement and accomplishment, provide strategic vision and operational leadership to all aspects of the academic and scholarly program, and create an environment and community that supports the College’s faculty and students, as well as the broader community of the College. In particular, the Dean will assure that the College continues to serve its students with academic programs of the highest quality and effectiveness, building professional and ethical character, and promoting excellence through diversity in programming, and faculty and student recruitment. As the College of Law enters its second century, the Dean will build on this momentum with a new strategic vision that strengthens and expands the unique Vincentian values and tradition of service fostered by a closely knit and supportive community that nurtures excellence. In pursuing these responsibilities, the Dean, who reports to the Provost, will work collaboratively with the President, Provost, other Deans and Department Chairs at the university to develop and carry out the larger academic strategy of the university.

A successful track record as a legal educator, manager, communicator and fundraiser are required for success within the College of Law. The successful candidate will, at minimum, possess a J.D. degree and will have an outstanding record of teaching, scholarship, and service that supports appointment as a tenured professor.

Nominations and applications (including a cover letter and resume) should be submitted, preferably via e-mail, to the consultants supporting DePaul University – College of Law in this search. All materials will be treated as confidential. To make a confidential inquiry please contact our search consultants: Manny Berger and Werner Boel at DePaulLawDean@wittkieffer.com.

Materials that cannot be sent via email may be mailed to:

DePaul University – Dean, College of Law
Attention: Manny Berger and Werner Boel
c/o Witt/Kieffer
3414 Peachtree Road, Suite 352
Atlanta, GA 30326
Tel: (404) 233-1370, Fax: (404) 261-1371

DePaul University offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

DEAN
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, Massachusetts

Suffolk University, a comprehensive private university located on Boston’s historic Beacon Hill, offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs serving more than 9500 students in over 90 areas of study within three schools: Suffolk University Law School, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Sawyer Business School.

The Law School, founded in 1906, serves over 1600 students and has a resident faculty of more than 80. The School prepares students to become highly competent, ethical, and dedicated legal professionals. The School has a network of 22,000 alumni, spanning every state and 33 countries. It ranks as one of the most technologically advanced law schools in the country and is housed in Sargent Hall, a state of the art 300,000 square foot building.

The Dean provides leadership in all aspects of the operation and evolution of the Law School. This includes academic affairs, administration and planning, fundraising and institutional advancement, student recruitment, enrollment management and financial aid and financial management. The Dean is charged with improving the standing of the school and continuing to grow its current areas of strength, including its nationally ranked programs. The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service is one of the school’s most recent endeavors. The School is increasingly focusing on ways to further integrate its programs with those of the other two schools at the university.

Strong candidates will be superior leaders and managers who can:

Develop and implement a clear vision for the school;

Create a strong sense of community;

Foster scholarly productivity and teaching excellence;

Earn the respect of the faculty, trustees, students, alumni and the legal community;

Attract, retain, and develop faculty, students, and staff effectively; and

Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity among faculty, students, and staff.

They will also be effective fundraisers and excellent communicators.

Send confidential inquiries, nominations and applications (including cover letter explaining relevant experience and a current C.V.) to: Witt/Kieffer consultants, Jon Derek Croteau, Ed.D. and Manny Berger via e-mail at SuffolkLawDean@wittkieffer.com.

Suffolk University is an equal opportunity employer.