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Fordham Law - Entrepreneurial Law Clinic Director Opening

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a full-time tenure, tenure-track, or long-term contract faculty position to direct our Entrepreneurial Law Clinic.  The faculty member will join a vibrant clinical program that has 15 full-time clinicians who teach, practice, and lead. We welcome interest both from those new to clinical legal teaching and from experienced clinicians; an appointment could be made to Associate Clinical Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, or Professor.

We seek dynamic candidates who are excited about clinical legal education, deeply committed to the academic enterprise, and able to collaborate with diverse groups inside and outside our university. We also welcome candidates who possess the capacity and inclination to support and advance law reform.  Commitment to principles of experiential learning and clinical pedagogy is central to the position; those who are not already conversant with these principles should be committed to developing in this domain.  The faculty member will have primary responsibility teaching and supervising students in the Entrepreneurial Clinic at our in-house law firm (Lincoln Square Legal Services, Inc.).  They will also have primary responsibility for selecting clients and matters and structuring the overall design and goals of the clinic.

In its current form, the highly successful Entrepreneurial Law Clinic provides pro bono transactional legal services to under-resourced entrepreneurs and small business owners and participates in community outreach to educate entrepreneurs about legal issues.  Students work with clients to form entities, structure incentive compensation for founders, protect clients' intellectual property rights, help clients build their workforce, as well as draft shareholder, operating, vendor, customer, lease and/or employment agreements.  We are open to candidates who wish to work within the Clinic’s current form as well as those who wish to advance their own distinctive vision of an Entrepreneurial Clinic at Fordham Law School.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those applicants facing barriers to or who have been underserved by legal education and in the legal profession. The salary range for this job is $175,000-$290,000, dependent on experience. Any summer case coverage or research funding is in addition.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a JD or its equivalent and be members of the New York Bar (or be eligible to seek membership as soon as reasonably possible after committing to join us). A period of at least three years of practice experience in transactional practice is preferred.

Application Instructions

Candidates can review the full job posting and apply for the position through Interfolio. Applications should consist of a C.V. and a cover letter stating the applicant’s vision for the clients and communities the clinic would serve, the range of matters to be handled, and the clinic’s student learning objectives. The cover letter should also indicate aspects of the candidate’s practice experience that render them suitable for the position.  Candidates seeking a tenure or tenure-track position should include a separate research agenda and potential job market paper.

For questions, please contact Professor Tracy Higgins or Professor Paul Radvany, Co-Chairs of the Clinical Faculty Appointments Committee, at [email protected], [email protected].

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials by October 15, 2024 or earlier.

Widener Law Seeking Business Law Faculty!

Widener University Delaware Law School located in Wilmington, Delaware, currently has multiple, full time, tenure-track faculty opportunities available to begin January 1, 2025, or July 1, 2025. Applications for visitors for the upcoming Spring 2025 Semester are also welcome. 

We welcome applications from candidates with teaching interests in required and bar tested courses. The list of courses includes:

• Academic Success
• Civil Procedure
• Constitutional Law
• Corporate Law
• Contracts
• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Evidence
• Legal Research and Writing
• Property Law
• Professional Responsibility
• Torts
• Wills and Trusts

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, including at least a J.D. degree or its equivalent. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of and potential for innovative and impactful teaching, scholarship, and service to the Law School, the University, and the legal profession. We welcome applications from candidates who approach pedagogy and scholarship from a variety of perspectives and methods.

In its sixth decade, Delaware Law School is the oldest and only ABA-accredited law school in the nation's First State of Delaware. It has civic-minded students and staff and a top-notch faculty featuring some of the most highly regarded teachers, legal scholars, and social change agents in the nation. The large corporate community in Delaware and the varieties of legal practice opportunities in neighboring Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland offer students an unusually rich array of opportunities for experiential learning through internships and externships, a public interest law center, and numerous clinical programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential:

• Teach law school introductory and upper-level courses.
• Engage in productive research, scholarship, and service.
• Demonstrate academic citizenship at all levels within the university.

Secondary:

• Advise students related to law school and career success.
• Participate in faculty governance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment to legal education.
• Evidence of scholarly potential. Positions are not limited by area of research specialization.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience in legal education.
• Published legal scholarship.
• Experience with professional service and practice.

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, CV, and three references at widener.edu/jobs. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please direct questions to Professor Luke Scheuer, Appointments Committee Chair, [email protected]. The University embraces diversity in its faculty, students, and staff. We welcome applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

EOE M/F/V/D

Widener University is an equal opportunity employer that encourages excellence through diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

UIC Faculty Search - Business Associations a Secondary Need

UIC Law is currently looking to hire for an entry-level tenure-track position. They are inviting candidates to apply directly for consideration in their faculty hiring. The announcement is below. UIC requires candidates to apply directly before they can invite a candidate to interview with them. Candidates can follow this link to the webpage to apply by October 7, 2024.

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UIC Law, Chicago's only public law school, invites applications for one entry-level tenure-track candidate to teach Torts and Products Liability with secondary needs of Business Associations and Constitutional Law.

Candidates must have a Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school or its equivalent from a foreign country; a record of teaching excellence or demonstrated potential to become an excellent teacher and a record of high-quality scholarship or demonstrated potential to produce high-quality scholarship; and demonstrated interested in serving the academy, the community, and the legal profession at an urban, public, Research 1 university. Excellent writing and communication skills and demonstrated ability to mentor students is highly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will be ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, apply online at https://jobs.uic.edu by October 7, 2024. Include a letter of intent, a current CV/resume, and the names of three professional references.

The University does not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race (ethnicity), color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), arrest record status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran (military status) and complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/...

Touro Law Hiring Announcement Includes Business Law Positions

Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center Seeking to Fill
Four Tenure Track Positions in Property, Business Organizations, Trusts and Estates, Tax, and Evidence

The Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking outstanding applicants for four tenure-track appointments to its full-time faculty starting in August 2025. The law school welcomes applications from candidates interested in teaching Property, Business Organizations, Trusts and Estates, Tax, and Evidence.

Ideal candidates must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and a commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students. We look for innovative faculty with a preference for both practice and teaching experience. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to service to legal education and to the wider community as well as a desire to engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center. With one of the most diverse student bodies in the country, Touro Law Center is dedicated to the aims of diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.  Applicants are expected to be willing and capable of teaching in-person and remotely and familiar with best practices in both modalities. 

Touro Law Center, a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS), is part of the Touro University. Established in 1970 to focus on higher education for the Jewish community, the Touro University has grown to serve a widely diverse population. We are uniquely attuned to the importance of an education for students of all backgrounds and circumstances.

Located on beautiful and historic Long Island with its many beaches, coastlines, and parks, Touro Law Center has a unique location directly across the street from the federal and state courts, providing substantial opportunities for teaching and learning. Within the New York City metropolitan area, we are a train ride to Manhattan and an even shorter train ride to JFK Airport.

If interested, all applicants must apply through the portal here.

Questions about the positions may be directed to Professor Laura Dooley, [email protected], Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee.

Dayton Law Faculty Openings

Position Summary:	The University of Dayton School of Law invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August 16, 2025. Areas of need include contracts, business organizations, torts, criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, family law, property, wills and trusts, secured transactions, and tax. The School of Law has a history of innovation and is a leader in international education. We have one of the first online JD programs, several successful non-JD programs, and fourteen law school partners around the world. Located in Dayton, Ohio, our university offers more than just a rewarding career. Dayton boasts extensive green space, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. With a low cost of living, you can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while pursuing your passion for teaching and research. Additionally, Dayton's dynamic arts scene offers a rich cultural experience, making it a great place to live, work, and thrive. Go to daytoncvb.com daytoncvb.com for more information about the area. UD is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities, and the largest private university in Ohio. Embedded in the dynamic city of Dayton, OH, and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to experiential learning. The University of Dayton is nationally recognized among the top 2 percent of all AASHE STARS-rated schools and is the only Midwestern educational institution in the top 20 of Sierra Club’s Cool Schools for Sustainability. At the University of Dayton, we value inclusive excellence because we recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to academic and institutional excellence. Inclusive excellence requires a comprehensive, cohesive and collaborative alignment of infrastructure, resources and actions. We strive to be active, intentional, and sustain engagement with and celebration of diversity in every dimension of institutional life. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:	J.D. or equivalent degree from a foreign institution Demonstrated potential to publish scholarly works. Interest or experience teaching contracts, business organizations, torts, criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, family law, property, wills and trusts, and/or tax.
Preferred Qualifications:	While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following: A record of original scholarship and potential to be an expert in one’s field; Demonstrated potential to be an outstanding teacher; Potential to successfully mentor students from underrepresented groups; Successful experience working with people from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds; Prior experience in law practice; Outstanding academic record; An expressed willingness and enthusiasm to teach in and develop UDSL's hybrid online J.D. program; Effective interpersonal communication skills; Effective oral communication skills; Effective classroom management skills; and Commitment to breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition and a commitment of service to the community, university and profession
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Please upload your letter of interest addressing all of the minimum and any of the preferred qualifications met and your CV. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Posting closes at 11:55 PM EDT September 20, 2024
Closing Statement:	The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service. Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at https://udayton.edu/hr/dual-career-resources.php

Vermont Law is Seeking Income Tax, Estates, and Business Law Faculty

Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS), invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions for required JD and upper-level JD courses including Income Tax, Estates, and Business Law courses.  Entry-level, junior, and senior lateral candidates will be considered. The school's curricular needs include both residential and online courses.  Candidates should demonstrate evidence of, or potential for, outstanding scholarly achievement and strong, innovative, and engaged residential and/or online teaching. In addition to teaching, faculty provide service to VLGS and engage with other professionals and the public to contribute to the intellectual exchange of ideas, improve the law, and educate the public about the law, with an eye towards social justice.

Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a research agenda; and (4) the names and contact information of three references at recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2659572/....

 VLGS will only contact references for finalists. VLGS strongly encourages applications from those who would bring increased diversity to our community.

Direct inquiries about the position to Faculty Appointments Committee Chair, Anna Connolly at [email protected]

The positions will remain open until filled.  

Faculty Openings at Loyola, Los Angeles Law

LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL, LOS ANGELES

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Subjects: All subject areas but particularly interested in torts, property, and contracts

Date: August 20, 2024

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (LLS) invites applications for full-time tenure-track and tenured faculty positions to begin in the 2025-2026 academic year. We seek applicants who will excel in scholarship, teaching and service. We are especially interested in applicants who have impactful research agendas and who desire to attend to systemic injustice in their teaching, regardless of the legal subject area. Applicants must have a degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or foreign equivalent), excellent academic credentials, demonstrated achievement or potential as a scholar and teacher, and a commitment to our social justice mission.

The selected candidates will join our diverse community of leading scholars in the areas of criminal law and criminal law reform, intellectual property, tax law, civil litigation, business and innovation law, employment and labor law, and immigration and civil rights law, among others. We boast over twenty live-client clinics, a robust business, law and technology program, and an award-winning trial advocacy program. Our location in downtown Los Angeles complements our global and cutting-edge approach to scholarship and education. Our network of almost twenty-thousand alums has consistently yielded the highest number of Superior Court judges in the state and Southern California's highest number of Super Lawyers.

As part of Loyola Marymount University, a Jesuit, Carnegie-classified R2 institution, LLS seeks outstanding applicants who share its commitment to inclusive excellence and the promotion of justice. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and invite all persons of diverse and intersectional identities, life experiences, and beliefs to apply.

Candidates may apply through the Faculty Appointments Register or by submitting application materials through the LMU Loyola Workday portal here. 

Please feel free to reach out with questions by email to Professor Marcy Strauss, Appointments Committee Chair, at [email protected].  

Duncan (Lincoln Memorial) Law Faculty Openings

Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, TN, seeks entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions starting July 2025. LMU Law aims to provide legal education to students from underserved regions, focusing on practice-oriented training for diverse backgrounds. The goal is to produce graduates who will pass the bar and serve their communities, particularly addressing the legal needs of Appalachia and other underserved areas.

We welcome applications from all subject areas, with particular need for expertise in business associations, civil procedure, evidence, property, constitutional law, and criminal law and procedure. As we expand our predominantly online hybrid program, we seek candidates across all doctrinal areas and are particularly interested in those who would enjoy the challenges of online teaching.

Educating the next generation of lawyers is our top priority. Faculty members are committed to supporting students in their academic, professional, and personal development. Our campus design ensures faculty accessibility and active engagement in law school life. We work collaboratively to provide innovative legal education, incorporating skill-based and experiential learning and best practices from academic and bar success. We seek candidates who share this ethos and are excited to contribute.

Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent, strong academics, and a commitment to legal education. We value diverse experiences, including teaching, scholarship, legal practice, clerkships, and post-law-school work. Candidates without teaching experience but showing promise in teaching and scholarship are welcome. This can be evidenced by involvement in student-focused activities, mentoring, educational presentations, writing for legal publications, or leadership in professional or community organizations.

This position offers a twelve-month contract with teaching responsibilities in alternate summers. Our tenure and promotion policies consider this when determining scholarship requirements.

We are committed to diversity and actively seek applications from underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans. We value candidates who can enrich our community, program, and mission through their diverse life experiences, perspectives, and philosophies.

Our law school is located in downtown Knoxville, offering vibrant city life, a rich cultural scene, and stunning natural beauty with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop. Knoxville has been recognized as one of the top 25 places to live in the United States.

Inquiries may be directed to Sydney Beckman, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at [email protected]. Applications can be submitted here and must include a cover letter detailing your interest in LMU Law, a CV, and a list of three professional references. Candidates are welcome, but not required, to provide a statement of teaching philosophy, research agenda, or diversity statement. Candidates invited for campus visits will be requested to provide teaching evaluations from the past three years, if available. The committee anticipates beginning application review immediately.

Emory Law Named Professorship Seeks Applicants

Hiring Announcement: Emory University School of Law

Robert T. Thompson Professorship in Business Law

Emory University School of Law seeks applications from outstanding tenured scholars for the Robert T. Thompson Professorship in Law. This professorship recognizes outstanding achievement in scholarship and teaching in disciplines related to business law, including mergers & acquisitions, securities regulation, corporate finance, and other related business law fields.  Candidates should have exceptional records in research, teaching, and service and have attained a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree. Candidates should currently hold a tenured academic appointment and should be eligible for appointment as a full professor at Emory. 

Candidates must complete the online application which requires creating an account, uploading a resume or CV, and providing basic demographic information. In addition, applicants should submit a cover letter, a current CV, a published or unpublished academic article, a brief research agenda, and an indication of teaching interests (if not listed on the CV) to the chair of the Appointments Committee: Professor Joanna Shepherd, at [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

W&L Law Hiring Announcement - Business Law Focus

Description

The Washington and Lee University School of Law warmly invites applications for up to two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions that will begin on July 1, 2025. We are excited to advance our trajectory of outstanding scholarship and teaching with these new hires. A central aspect of the mission of our Law School is to promote a diverse, equitable, and collaborative intellectual community. To do so, we continually strive to foster an inclusive campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of identity. In keeping with the University’s Strategic Plan, we welcome applications from candidates belonging to communities traditionally underrepresented in the legal academy.

Qualifications

A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent is required. We particularly encourage applications from entry-level and junior lateral candidates (either pre-tenure or recently tenured) to join our faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, but we welcome applications from candidates at all levels of experience. Candidates should have a distinguished record of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential for high scholarly achievement, effective teaching, active service, and a record of inclusion. Our search will focus on applicants whose research and teaching interests include corporate and business law (including commercial law) and/or tax law.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/152352: (1) a cover letter describing their interest in the position; and (2) a current curriculum vitae, including references. Please address these materials to Professor Chris Seaman, Chair, Faculty Doctrinal Appointments Committee. Additionally, we encourage prospective applicants to contact Prof. Seaman ([email protected]) with any questions.  All inquiries will be treated as confidential.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Tulane is hiring!

Two job announcements, early career and later stage:

Tulane University Law School invites applications from entry-level and early career lateral candidates (less than three years of tenure-track teaching experience) for one or more tenure-track faculty positions.  We welcome applications from candidates with teaching and research interests in all topics, but we are particularly interested in candidates who focus on maritime law and the first year curriculum: civil procedure, contracts, property, and torts. Please direct any questions about this position to Freddy Sourgens at [email protected]. To learn more about the law school, visit our website at https://law.tulane.edu/. Interested applicants may apply at the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/150799.

Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who contribute to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s strategic initiatives.  

Also:

Tulane University Law School seeks to fill these faculty positions:

Houck Chair in Environmental Law (and Director of the Center for Environmental Law)
Niels F. Johnsen Chair in Maritime Law
David Boise Distinguished Chair in Law

Position Description:

Tulane University Law School invites nominations and applications for three Chairs in the following areas: Environmental Law; Maritime Law; and Public Law. We seek academic leaders with a record of distinguished scholarship, excellence in teaching, and the demonstrated capacity to direct well-established programs in their respective fields. The appointments will be made at the level of tenured, full professor.

The responsibilities of the chair holders include scholarly research and publication; classroom teaching; and participation in faculty governance. The chair holders are also expected to be actively engaged with faculty both within the Law School and throughout the University, providing leadership for integrative research activities and significant engagement with academic institutions and professional organizations in their respective fields. The chair holders are expected to provide leadership in terms of research, curriculum, and public engagement. Tulane Law School, with world-leading strength in environmental, energy, maritime, as well as international and comparative law, provides the chair holders the unique opportunity and support to lead and expand an already prominent program in these areas. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

The qualifications required for the chair are:
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and/or Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in Law
• Broad recognition for scholarly distinction
• Established publication record
• Clearly developed long term research agenda
• Extensive teaching experience
• Demonstrated capacity for programmatic leadership

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should apply through the Interfolio link. Please be prepared to submit your C.V., writing sample, teaching evaluations, and a transcript as part of your application.

All inquiries about the positions should be directed to:

Freddy Sourgens
James McCulloch Chair in Energy Law
Tulane University Law School
[email protected]

Review of applications will begin in the fall and continue until completion.

Position URL: http://apply.interfolio.com/150805

 

Southern Illinois Law Faculty Search Includes Business Law

The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is searching for three tenure-track professors to join us next fall. The successful candidates will teach doctrinal law courses. Current needs include Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Business Courses, Contracts, Labor & Employment, Family Law, and Trust & Estates. Other courses are dependent on the needs of the institution and the candidate's experience. 

See the position description for additional information.

Ohio State Law Faculty Searches

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MORITZ COLLEGE OF LAW Location: Columbus, OH Subjects: Contracts, Intellectual Property, Business Law, Constitutional Law Start Date: August 15, 2025

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law seeks to hire up to two entry-level or lateral candidates for positions in Private Law (especially contracts, intellectual property, and business law and complementary areas, including securities regulation, corporate finance, and tax) and Public Law (especially constitutional law and complementary areas).

The Ohio State University's Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Ouruniversity community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. We define diversity broadly andvalue multiple dimensions of diversity, including, but not limited to, demographic, religion, country of origin, perspective, ability status, and background.

Ohio State prides itself on welcoming a wide range of viewpoints and providing opportunities for all to deepen and develop their intellectual curiosities. As a land-grant university, werecognize and understand that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body in which all may engage in open dialogue, be exposed to new ideas and perspectives, belong, and feel valuedand included is essential to our efforts in meeting our mission of academic excellence and public service.

We invite applicants to share their demonstrated efforts in research, teaching, and/or outreach and engagement that reflect Ohio State's Shared Values and that might further advance our mission and institutional excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information,HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Candidates should send their materials to Brenda Robinson, Program Coordinator, by email ([email protected]). For full consideration, candidates must also apply through Workday (reference number R110475).

 

Mississippi College Law - Faculty Openings (Property+)

Mississippi College School of Law invites applications from entry-level candidates for multiple tenure-track faculty positions expected to begin in July 2025. Our search will focus primarily on candidates with an interest in teaching one or more of the following subject areas: Real Property, Intellectual Property, Sports/Entertainment Law, and Cyber Law/Law & Technology.

We seek candidates with a distinguished academic background (having earned a J.D. and/or Ph.D.), a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who will enrich the diversity of our faculty. We will consider candidates listed in the AALS-distributed FAR, as well as those who apply directly.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a scholarly research agenda, the names and contact information of three references, and teaching evaluations (if available). Applications should submitted using the following link: https://www.mc.edu/offices/human-resources/employment?rID[32]=389.

St. John's Law Seeks Business and Technology Law Faculty (and Others, Too!)

ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW seeks entry-level and lateral candidates to join our dynamic faculty. We are deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, and are particularly interested in candidates who will enrich the diversity of our faculty. We are open to a variety of teaching and scholarly interests including Business and Transactional Law, Constitutional Law, Dispute Resolution, Environmental Law, Race and the Law, and Technology and the Law and have a special interest in Trusts and Estates.

St. John's Law School is located in New York City in the borough of Queens, one of the most diverse urban communities in the United States. We are part of St. John's University, a Catholic, Vincentian, metropolitan, and global institution with campuses in New York, Rome, and Paris. The Law School and University are committed to academic excellence and to providing an education for all people, especially those lacking economic, physical, or social advantages.  Many St. John's Law students are the first in their families to attend law school; many are the first in their families to attend college. By providing our graduates with the skills and values to successfully participate in a global legal profession, the Law School serves as an engine of social mobility and fulfills the University's broader Vincentian mission to aid those in need.

Celebrating its 100^th anniversary in 2025, St. John's Law School is proud of its vibrant student body, high bar passage and employment rates, and influential legal scholarship. Faculty publish critically-acclaimed books with academic and trade presses and place articles in prestigious journals. They also extend their scholarly reach by writing regularly for mainstream audiences and engaging in extensive law reform efforts at the state, federal, and international levels. Finally, St. John's Law boasts a close-knit and supportive community among faculty, students, alumni, and staff.

Under the leadership of our new dean, Jelani Jefferson Exum, we look forward to a future that builds upon the school's strong foundations and moves St. John's Law into its next century of mission-focused impact and prominence.

Below are some links about St. John's and our surrounding communities -

www.stjohns.edu/who-we-are/history-and-facts

www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/visit-queens

In compliance with New York City's Pay Transparency Act, the annual hire-on rate for entry-level assistant professors is $140,000 - $150,000, plus additional compensation in the form of summer research stipends and supplemental publication awards.  Compensation for lateral candidates coming from faculty positions at other law schools is commensurate with the candidate's experience. St. John's considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Entry-level and tenure-track candidates should have demonstrated potential for high scholarly achievement, teaching excellence, service, and a record of contributing to supportive and inclusive communities.

We will consider candidates listed in the AALS FAR, as well as those who apply directly. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, a research agenda, the names of three references, and teaching evaluations (if available). Please send these materials in a single PDF to Claire Pollicino, Director of Special Projects, at [email protected]. Inquiries (but not application materials) may also be directed to Professor Elaine M. Chiu, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee at [email protected].

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, religion, age, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, or any other classification protected under federal, state, or local law.

Open Faculty Positions - Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles

Dear BLPB Readers:

"SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL in Los Angeles invites applications for the following positions:

• Multiple full-time entry-level and lateral tenure/tenure-track positions. Our primary curricular needs include Business Associations, Evidence, and Property. When selecting candidates to interview, we also will consider whether they might also contribute in the following areas: Administrative Law, Contracts, Copyright, Business/Corporate/Entrepreneurship electives; Cyberlaw/Technology/Privacy, Entertainment Law, Family Law, International Business Transactions, Professional Responsibility, and Wills & Trusts.

•  Multiple full-time entry-level or experienced Associate Professors of Academic Success and Bar Preparation

•  Multiple full-time entry-level or experienced Associate Professors or Professors of Legal Analysis, Writing, and Skills.

Attached are the ads for each position.

Founded in 1911, Southwestern is an ABA-accredited, independent law school located in the center of Los Angeles. Our mission includes educating lawyers ready to serve clients, the profession, and our society with excellence, empowering students to reach their potential, cultivating inclusion and belonging, and shaping the law and public policy through teaching, scholarship, and service.

To apply, please send your CV, professional references, research agenda, and preferred areas of teaching via email to [email protected] and put "Faculty Application" in the email subject line. Review of applications will begin in mid-August. Initial interviews will be held via Zoom, and callback interviews will be held in person."

Ads for each position are below:

Doctrinal (Tenure-track) Faculty position: Download Doctrinal (Tenure-Track) Faculty Position Ad (1)

Legal Writing (LAWS) Faculty position: Download Legal Writing (LAWS) Faculty Position Ad

Academic Success and Bar Programs Faculty position: Download Academic Success and Bar Programs Faculty Position Ad

 

Duquesne Law has Business Law Faculty Openings!

The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for up to two full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty positions to begin the 2025-2026 academic year.

We welcome applications from candidates across all areas of law, although subject areas of particular interest include: Pennsylvania, State, and Federal Constitutional Law, and Legal Research and Writing. Candidates with the ability and interest in potentially teaching other courses within the first year of legal study, particularly Contracts and Torts are preferred. Other areas of interest include Emerging Technologies, Business Law, Commercial Law, Health Law, and Employment/Labor Law. Candidates must be available to teach in-person, although some courses may include remote and/or hyflex teaching.

For additional details, see the full hiring announcement: Apply - Interfolio

Belmont Law Searching for Business Law Faculty

The Belmont University College of Law invites applications for two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions to begin in Fall of 2025. Belmont is specifically seeking candidates in the areas of business law, intellectual property law, contract/commercial law, and law and technology courses.

The Belmont University College of Law encourages applications from people whose background, life experiences, and scholarly approaches would contribute to the diversity of our faculty, curriculum, and programs. Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. law school and must demonstrate strong scholarly potential and a commitment to excellence in teaching.  Belmont is an EOE/AA employer.  Belmont College of Law reserves the right to exercise a preference for those candidates who support the goals and missions of the University.

If interested, please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, Associate Dean Deborah Farringer, using the recruitment committee’s email address - [email protected].  If you have questions about the position or Belmont University, please contact Associate Dean Farringer at [email protected].

Belmont University is a private, Christian university focusing on academic excellence and is located in the heart of Nashville, one of the fastest growing and most culturally rich cities in the country.  Belmont is the second largest private university in Tennessee with approximately 9,000 students. Belmont students come from every state, more than 35 countries, and all faiths. The Belmont faculty is dedicated to teaching, service, and active engagement in scholarship.  Ranked 91^st among ABA-Accredited law schools by U.S. News and World Report, Belmont Law’s median LSAT/GPA for the 124 students who entered the law school in August 2023 were 160 and 3.77 (75th percentile: 162 and 3.91; 25th percentile: 157 and 3.56).  Belmont’s ultimate bar passage rate for 2018 and 2019 was 100%, one of only a few law schools in the country to have achieved a perfect pass rate in those years, and Belmont Law had the highest pass rate in the state of Tennessee in July of 2023.

Rutgers Law (Camden) Business Law Faculty Openings

This just in from friend-of-the-BLPB Arthur Laby:

We are hiring at Rutgers Law School. This position of Assistant or Associate Professor is in our Camden location, just across the river from Center City Philadelphia. Our focus is on candidates with scholarly and teaching interests in Tax, Business Organizations, Contracts and/or Constitutional Law.  Please apply here: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/230914. 

Widener Law Commonwealth Faculty Openings Include Commercial Law, IP, and More!

Widener Law Commonwealth seeks entry-level or pre-tenure lateral faculty members to fill three or more tenure track positions starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. We have specific needs in our year-long Contracts and Property courses.  As to the rest of the teaching package, we have flexibility, but we have particular needs in the areas of Legal Methods, Administrative Law, Commercial Law, Environmental Law, and Intellectual Property.  

 

Established in 1989, Widener Law Commonwealth is an independently accredited law school within Widener University.  Located in Harrisburg, PA, the law school's location in the capital of Pennsylvania provides impactful experiences for both our faculty and students.  

 

WLC is a dynamic community of teachers and scholars.  We pride ourselves on our dedication to our students, our engagement with teaching, and our scholarly impact.  Many of our scholars are actively engaged in law reform efforts at both the state and federal level.

 

The law school is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. Faculty and staff are active participants in our work to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.  We welcome applications from members of historically underrepresented groups.

 

We are looking for candidates with strong academic backgrounds, commitment to excellence in teaching, and demonstrated potential to be productive scholars.  Candidates must possess at least a JD degree or its equivalent.  

 

Application can be submitted by submitting a cover letter, CV, and list of three references to the appointments committee at [email protected].  Please contact Professor Robyn Meadows, Appointments Committee Chair ([email protected]), with any questions.