The University of Alabama School of Law
Associate/Full Professor of Law
Job Description & Qualification
Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. from an accredited law school or an equivalent degree (such as a Ph.D. in a related field).
Application Procedure
The University of Alabama School of Law seeks to fill up to four tenure-track positions for the 2027-28 academic year, including two positions for lateral candidates at the Associate or Full Professor of Law rank. Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. from an accredited law school or an equivalent degree (such as a Ph.D. in a related field).
Qualified candidates with expertise in any of the following fields will be considered: criminal law and procedure, contracts, property, civil procedure, consumer law, business law, tax law, intellectual property, and technology/AI. We welcome applications from candidates who approach scholarship from a variety of perspectives and methods.
Salary, benefits, and research support will be nationally competitive. All applications are confidential to the extent permitted by state and federal law. These positions will remain open until filled.
All applicants must apply for this position through the University of Alabama’s job site at http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/529849. Applicants must submit a resume / CV and letter of interest. Applicants may also submit a statement of teaching philosophy if desired.
This solicitation is for lateral candidates interested in applying for a position as an Associate or Full Professor of Law. Questions should be directed to Ben McMichael, Chair of the Lateral Faculty Appointments Committee, at facappts@law.ua.edu. Entry-level candidates interested in applying for a position as an Assistant Professor should apply through the “Assistant Professor of Law – Tenure Track” position available at http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/529848.
Visit UA’s employment website at jobs.ua.edu for more information. The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.
For Additional Questions
lawhiring@ua.edu