Survey data shows that most new law faculty got their information about the hiring process directly from their own professors. Help us bring transparency to the academic job market. Here are a few easy ways to spread the word about Becoming a Law Teacher:
- Send a link to teach.aals.org directly to someone you believe would make a good law teacher or whom you know is looking to join the legal academy. See below for a suggested template message.
- Distribute the link to teach.aals.org to your colleagues and listservs. See below for a suggested template message.
- Spread the advice and information Professor Jessica Erickson (Richmond Law) is presenting in her series of interviews with VAP and fellowship directors.
- Give a brief introduction to Becoming a Law Teacher at your conferences, workshops, symposia, or other upcoming events.
- Let prospective law teachers know to save the date (August 23, 2019) for our upcoming webinar on screening interviews.
For Prospective Law Teachers
Dear [Name],
This website is a great resource for information and background on the current law school hiring process. It goes into detail about the three main paths to becoming a tenure-track law professor and the qualifications required. See the “Hiring Process” section for specific advice about applying.
https://teach.aals.org
[Include
a piece of information your recipient might be particularly interested in.]
You
may also want to sign up on the website to receive more resources and tips in
the future.
Sincerely,
[Your
name]
For Colleagues and Listservs
Dear colleagues,
I
want to be sure you visit the new website “Becoming a Law Teacher” from AALS.
It is a detailed look at the major pathways to becoming a tenure-track law
teacher, with much discussion of the increased demand for VAPs and fellowships.
This will be a good resource for prospective faculty in the future.
https://teach.aals.org
Sincerely,
[Your
name]
For Social Media
Facebook post: This new website takes a detailed look the three major paths to breaking into tenure-track law teaching, with resources for every stage of the process. Check it out: https://teach.aals.org
Tweet: Aspiring academics, take note! Find a detailed roadmap to enter into law teaching here: https://teach.aals.org.
