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University Of Denver Research Fellow, Animal Law Program in Denver, Colorado
A national leader in experiential and interdisciplinary legal education, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law is widely regarded as one of the nation's most innovative and ascendant law schools. The law school features a community of nationally recognized scholar-teachers, an outstanding student body, an accomplished and highly professional staff, and roughly 17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains. Located in a beautiful and economically vibrant metropolitan area, the Sturm College of Law supports a full-time JD program, a part-time weekend JD program, a range of pioneering Master's programs, and a set of esteemed specialty programs - including an internationally recognized Animal Law Program.
Position Summary
The Animal Law Program at the Sturm College of Law is the only animal law program in the Rocky Mountain West. Among its goals, the Program seeks to train the next generation of advocates to protect the well-being of non-human animals in the United States and around the world. The Program also publishes and disseminates high-quality, interdisciplinary research designed to catalyze beneficial change in law and public policy, in the service of protecting animals.
Working under the supervision of the Director of the Animal Law Program, and collaborating with the Faculty Research Liaison and other faculty research librarians within the Westminster Law Library, the Research Fellow will undertake research focused on three projects:
1) Developing a research guide to the field of animal law and related interdisciplinary studies designed for researchers in the United States and around the world;
2) Creating a digest that identifies key scholarly contributions to the field of animal law and animal studies; and
3) Compiling a state-level compendium of animal laws and articulating an associated protocol designed to keep the resource current.
This is a one-year grant-funded position, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, subject to available grant funding.
Essential Functions
Collaborate with the Director of the Animal Law Program, the Faculty Research Liaison, and faculty research librarians within the Westminster Law Library to undertake high-quality in-depth legal research on the identified projects. Actively participate in the programmatic activities of the Animal Law Program. Undertake additional research and collaboration as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong and creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills A high degree of professionalism The ability to function in a high-paced, collaborative work environment
Required Qualifications
A JD or equivalent law degree Excellent legal research and writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
A Master's degree in Library and Information Science Experience with state-level legislative research Familiarity with the field of animal law
Work Schedule Normal hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Some evening and occasional weekend hours are required.
Application Deadline For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 10, 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 11.
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000
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 th 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.