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Richard M. Milanovich Fellowship in Law 2022-23

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Position overview

Position title: Richard M. Milanovich Fellowship in Law 2022-23

Position description

UCLA School of Law’s Native Nations Law and Policy Center seeks applicants for the position of the Richard M. Milanovich Fellow for a 1-2 year term, beginning approximately August 1, 2022. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in academic and practice contexts with Native Nations faculty, students, and community members on projects in furtherance of the mission of the Native Nations Law and Policy Center. The position is well-suited for a recent law school graduate with interest in federal Indian law, tribal law, and/or international Indigenous human rights, who is ultimately planning a career in academia or policy. The fellowship is set to run for one year, but a second year of the fellowship may be available depending on funding and assuming satisfactory performance in the first year.

The Native Nations Law & Policy Center serves as a research-based institution within the School of Law focused on all aspects of Indigenous rights. Among other things, the Center houses the Tribal Legal Development Clinic, which connects students to Native American communities to strengthen tribal legal systems while protecting and advancing tribal cultural and legal values. The Center also addresses critical public policy issues facing Native Nations while offering students invaluable opportunities for legal training. The Richard M. Milanovich Fellowship is made possible by the generous five-year commitment from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The fellowship is named for the late Richard M. Milanovich who served as the Tribal Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians from 1984 until his death in 2012.

Program
The Richard M. Milanovich Fellows will be expected to conduct scholarly research and writing, produce at least one legal academic article of publishable quality, and will be expected to attend and assist with the planning of Native Nations Law and Policy Center events, to attend talks and conferences, and otherwise engage in the intellectual life of the law school, including faculty workshops. The bulk of their time will be devoted to research as directed by the Faculty Director of the Native Nations Law and Policy Center and supporting the Tribal Legal Development Clinic Director. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in a career involving teaching and research and in advancing Indian nations’ laws and institutions.

The position is a non-tenure track, full-time, limited-term appointment. The salary is $75,000, with a competitive benefits package, and some research and travel support.

Qualifications
All candidates must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants should have a strong law school record and have demonstrated an outstanding aptitude for producing independent legal scholarship. Fellows will be chosen on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to a scholarly career, the quality of their research proposal, and an assessment of their potential for success on the legal academic market. UCLA School of Law seeks candidates committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

Please apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07526 by submitting pdf copies of the following materials:

• A cover letter summarizing the applicant’s interest in and qualifications for the fellowship;
• A resume or CV;
• An official transcript;
• A research statement of no more than five pages focusing on the candidate’s research interests;
• Writing sample of no more than 20 pages in length;
• Names and contact information for at least three references.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Thursday, June 24, 2022, but will be considered thereafter through July 22, 2022, or until the position is filled.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy at https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

J.D. or equivalent degree

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter - Please provide a letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the fellowship.

  • Official Transcript

  • Statement of Research Interests - A research statement of no more than five pages focusing on the candidate’s research interests

  • Writing Sample - Writing sample of no more than 20 pages in length.

  • List of References - Contact information for three references

  • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide the names and contact information for three references.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07526

Help contact: caughlin@law.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA