Job Abstract

The University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) invites applications for a non-tenure track Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Research Scholar to begin academic year 2024-25. The ideal candidate will have some experience in energy or environmental law and/or policy and an interest in research and teaching. This Research Scholar position is intended for J.D. graduates who are looking for an opportunity to prepare for an academic career. The Research Scholar can pursue scholarly interests, attend workshops, interact with other faculty, and audit courses or seminars. The ultimate goal of this Research Scholar is to facilitate placement of into a law school tenure-track academic position.

The appointment is a one-year commitment with the potential to renew for a second year. It is conditioned upon acceptance into the UHLC LL.M. in Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) Law program. The Research Scholar's primary responsibilities are three-fold: (1) Enrollment and completion of an LL.M. in EENR, which is a 24-credit hour obligation; (2) Research and write at least one sole authored, publishable, full-length law review article related to environment, energy, or natural resources; and (3) carry out a program of tutorial instruction for an approved course.

This search is administratively coordinated by the Law Center’s EENR Center. For any additional questions or information relating to this posting please contact Professor Gina Warren: gswarre2@Central.UH.EDU

Houston is the energy capital of the world – the perfect location to pursue an LL.M. in EENR Law at the UHLC. Our EENR Center remains at the forefront in linking our growing need for energy with its impact on nature and natural resources. EENR provides a forum for education and discussion of the most important issues of the day such as climate change, air pollution, clean coal, and renewable energy. Our energy curriculum ranks among the best in the nation, and our LL.M. program has earned an international reputation for excellence.

The University of Houston Law Center boasts an accomplished and collegial faculty, of which over 20 are members of the American Law Institute. The Law Center has the highest student entering credentials in the school’s history as well as one of the most diverse student bodies in the country The Law Center has almost 45% of its students from underrepresented backgrounds (African American, Latinx, and Asian American), 53% women students, almost 20% are first generation college students, over 80% first generation law school students, and almost 15% identify as members of the LGBTQ community. Since Fall 2022, the Law Center occupies a brand-new, world class facility designed by award-winning architects.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university. UH serves the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast Region by providing world-class faculty, experiential learning, and strategic industry partnerships. Located in the nation's fourth-largest city and one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse regions in the country, UH is a federally designated Hispanic and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving institution with an enrollment of more than 47,000 students.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications are invited from students now finishing the work for their first degree (J.D.) in law and from law graduates who wish to enter the academic field.