ASSOCIATE COUNSEL

American Association of University Professors:

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has an immediate opening for Associate Counsel. The junior position in a department of 2.5 lawyers involves significant in-house legal and other support work for the Association; appellate brief writing, articles, and presentations on issues of academic freedom and the First Amendment, as well as other issues relevant to the professoriate and higher education; and consultation with faculty members, attorneys, and administrators on higher education issues and litigation. The substantive areas include academic freedom, employment and labor law, discrimination, constitutional law, tax, and internal contracts and personnel and benefits matters. Strongly preferred background includes experience in labor and employment matters; experience is also preferred in one or more of the following: higher education, intellectual property, nonprofit organizations or associations, or civil liberties; experience with a range of legal issues particularly desirable. Some appellate brief writing experience a plus. The position includes general support for the Association's committees and operations.
AAUP is a national organization founded in 1915 that is active in areas including intellectual freedom, due process, professional ethics, and university governance. Membership is about 46,000 faculty members and research scholars from all disciplines. The staff enjoys the opportunity to work on significant issues with Association members who are leading scholars in law and other fields.
Three years or more legal experience preferred. Membership in District of Columbia Bar required within reasonable period after appointment. Excellent benefits package includes medical, vision, dental, and disability coverage; retirement plan; and generous vacation. Some travel required. Competitive non-profit salary, commensurate with experience.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until filled. Send résumé and cover letter to:

Legal Search
AAUP
1012 Fourteenth Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005

or legal.dept@aaup.org.

No phone calls please. AAUP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, or other characteristics unrelated to professional performance. For more information, please see AAUP's Legal Program at http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/protect/legal/.

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