McKinney Family Chair in Information Technology Law
Indiana University
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McKinney Family Chair in Information Technology Law
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| Title | McKinney Family Chair in Information Technology Law |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Tenure |
| Department | IU Indianapolis Robert H. McKinney School of Law |
| Location | Indianapolis |
| Position Summary | INDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW seeks a senior faculty member to fill the McKinney Family Chair in Information Technology Law. Applicants must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree, be a tenured faculty member of an academic institution, have made consistent and substantial contributions to IT scholarship, demonstrate a strong record of teaching, have a proven record of sustained and collegial contributions to discourse in prior work, and have experience working with or mentoring diverse populations. The Chair will engage in scholarship and teach courses in Information Technology Law or one of its sub-fields, such as cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, intellectual property, artificial intelligence, legal technology, blockchain, or other areas that inform the impact of technology on human life or the practice of law. The Chair will teach four courses per academic year, advise students, and direct the joint MJ/BS in Informatics. The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law offers competitive salary and benefits, a generous Chair stipend, a generous professional development account, funds to retain research assistants, and summer research compensation for active scholars. The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and non-segregated community that encompasses a wide range of characteristics including age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, gender (including gender expression, identity, and information), marital status, national and geographic origin, nationality, parental status, philosophical beliefs, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotyping, socioeconomic status or background, military status (either as a present or former member of the military), transgender status, and any other status. As the law school’s mission statement proclaims, “we are committed to accessibility, affordability, diversity, and excellence in public legal education.” Indianapolis, where the law school is situated, is the state capital and a vibrant city with a wide variety of restaurants, theaters, and music venues; substantial outdoor green space; an award-winning international airport; and professional football, basketball, baseball (AAA), and soccer (USL) teams. Indianapolis regularly ranks near the top in listings of Best Affordable Places to Live, according to independent rankings reported by MSN.com. To apply, please submit a CV, a letter of interest, and a list of references. Interested candidates may locate other application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25297. Review of applications will begin immediately. For more information, please contact Professor Stephanie Hoffer at srhoffer@iu.edu. |
| Basic Qualifications | Applicants must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree, be a tenured faculty member of an academic institution, have made consistent and substantial contributions to IT scholarship, demonstrate a strong record of teaching, have a proven record of sustained and collegial contributions to discourse in prior work, and have experience working with or mentoring diverse populations. The Chair will engage in scholarship and teach courses in Information Technology Law or one of its sub-fields, such as cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, intellectual property, artificial intelligence, legal technology, blockchain, or other areas that inform the impact of technology on human life or the practice of law. |
| Department Contact for Questions | For more information, please contact Professor Stephanie Hoffer at srhoffer@iu.edu. |
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| For Best Consideration Date | |
| Expected Start Date | 08/01/2025 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-100921-2024 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- List Of References