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Professor Heminway brought nearly 15 years of corporate practice experience to the University of Tennessee College of Law when she joined the faculty in 2000. She practiced transactional business law (working in the areas of public offerings, private placements, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings) in the Boston office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP from 1985 through 2000.

She has served as an expert witness and consultant on business entity and finance and federal and state securities law matters and is a frequent academic and continuing legal education presenter on business law issues. Professor Heminway also has represented pro bono clients on political asylum applications, landlord/tenant appeals, social security/disability cases, and not-for-profit incorporations and related business law issues. Read More

California Western School of Law (CWSL) is seeking applications from entry-level or lateral candidates for 2-3 tenure track or tenured faculty positions. We especially invite applications from candidates with interests in business associations, commercial law topics (including bankruptcy and antitrust), tax, family law, and trusts and estates.  

Established in 1924, CWSL is a non-profit law school accredited by both the ABA and WASC and an AALS member that has the distinction of being San Diego’s oldest law school. CWSL continues to balance a rigorous practical education with cutting edge scholarship and community service. As a result, our graduates have a reputation for being uniquely practice-ready.  

Our faculty members are experts in multiple fields who are frequently quoted authorities in numerous areas of law, including constitutional law, criminal law, insurance, legal technology, and labor and employment. We are proud of our faculty’s publication record, teaching, and service to the academy and legal community. 

Application materials should include a cover letter, C.V., and research agenda. Please direct application materials and questions to the chair of the Appointments Committee, Professor Laura Padilla, at: appointments@cwsl.edu. We will begin reviewing applications on August 13, 2026. The anticipated salary range for the positions is between…

This in from Renee Allen at St. John’s:

Greetings–

St. John’s University School of Law is hiring and I am chairing the committee! We seek 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, with particular needs in Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, Administrative Law, Trusts and Estates, Tax, Real Estate, Banking and Financial Law, and Dispute Resolution.

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 lawfac@stjohns.edu. Inquiries (but not application materials) may also be directed to Professor Renee Nicole Allen, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee at allenr1@stjohns.edu.

Endowed Professorship Search

The University of Missouri School of Law invites applications and nominations for an endowed professorship. We are seeking candidates with a national reputation for distinguished scholarship and a record of excellence in teaching. A J.D. or Ph.D. in a related field is required. The search committee will welcome applications of scholars in any field of law.

The University of Missouri-Columbia is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri system and is one of only 33 public universities in the country belonging to the Association of American Universities, a group of elite research universities. As both a research and land grant university, we have extraordinary opportunities for interdisciplinary interaction. In addition, Columbia is regularly ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and references for job ID 60306 at hr.missouri.edu/job-openings.

Inquiries should be directed to Associate Dean Erika Lietzan at erika.lietzan@missouri.edu or 573-882-6753.

Additional information about the School of Law is available at www.law.missouri.edu.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call

The College of Law at the University of Oklahoma seeks to fill 

  • three tenured faculty positions and 
  • two tenure track positions beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.

The primary subject matter areas for these hires are Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, Federal Indian Law, and Torts.  The college also has curricular needs in Remedies, Property, Evidence, Wills and Trusts, Commercial Law, and related areas.  We anticipate hiring across these areas based on candidate quality, curricular need, and alignment with available funding opportunities.

As part of this hiring cycle, the College may make one or more endowed-chair appointments, depending on the candidate pool and fit.  These opportunities include the Calvert Chair, for a scholar whose work focuses on law and liberty, and the Chickasaw Chair in Native American Law, for a scholar with expertise in Federal Indian Law, Tribal Law, Native American Law, or related fields.  Candidates whose scholarly and teaching interests align with either endowed opportunity are encouraged to identify that alignment in their application materials.

Please see the hiring ads below for more details on the openings. 

Inquiries (but not application materials) may be sent directly to the chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, Jon Lee:  jon.lee@ou.edu. …

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF LAW is growing and invites applications for faculty members to join the faculty beginning in Fall 2027:

  • Up to three tenure track assistant professors, and
  • One tenured faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor who will also serve as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

We will consider candidates in any field, with our primary curricular needs including Criminal Law, Energy-related courses that enhance our Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Certificate, Lawyering Skills (legal research, writing, and analysis), Property, Torts, and Wills & Trusts. Candidates whose expertise would strengthen our Certificates in Indian Law & Tribal Law and Aviation Law are especially encouraged to apply.

The School of Law seeks colleagues dedicated to fostering well-rounded and public-minded legal professionals with the necessary skills to serve as effective, self-reflective, and ethical leaders in their communities. Our distinctive character as one of the Nation’s smaller public law schools-and the State’s sole law school-informs our thoughtful and collaborative approach to teaching and learning. We have a close relationship with the State’s bench and bar and a special interest in connecting with and serving our rural as well as urban populations.

The University of…

Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

Seeking to Fill Several Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

The Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking outstanding applicants for several tenure/tenure-track appointments to its full-time faculty starting in August 2027. The law school welcomes applications from candidates interested in teaching in the following areas: Business Organizations, Torts, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, First Amendment, Health Law.

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. Applicants are expected to be willing and capable of teaching in-person and remotely and familiar with best practices in both modalities. Candidates should have an established legal scholarship record or promise of legal scholarship.

Touro Law Center’s main campus is located on beautiful and historic Long Island with its many beaches, coastlines, and parks, Touro Law…

Brooklyn Law School seeks applicants to fill three or more full-time, entry-level or lateral tenured or tenure-track faculty positions with an expected start date of July 1, 2027. Brooklyn welcomes candidates with teaching and research interests across all areas of law and especially invites applications from candidates with interests in civil procedure, criminal procedure (investigations), and various areas of business law and contracts, including antitrust, business associations, commercial law, corporate finance, and securities regulation.

Brooklyn Law School, an independent, freestanding law school, is a vibrant intellectual community emphasizing teaching excellence, cutting-edge scholarship, and innovative academic programs designed to prepare students for public service and private practice. Founded in 1901, the law school has a history, tradition, and mission of educating students from a wide range of backgrounds, including underrepresented communities. 

Brooklyn Law School is an Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes applicants who can contribute to our mission of fostering a vibrant and diverse community of faculty, students, and staff. 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. Salary may range from $145,000 to $250,000, depending on experience, rank, and seniority.

The…

Tenure-Track / Tenured Law Positions: Torts and Corporate Law

Tulane University Law School invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates 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 (1) business and corporate law [at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
rank] and (2) tort law [at the Assistant Professor rank].

To learn more about the law school, visit our website at law.tulane.edu/. Please apply using the Tulane link at tulaneibqejb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/…

All inquiries about the positions should be directed to: Sally Richardson, A.D. Freeman
Professor of Civil Law, Tulane University Law School, richardson@tulane.edu.

About Tulane University

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing
an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment,
and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as
an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational
programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable…

  • A highly collegial and productive faculty that is committed to retaining and expanding its community of scholars.
  • Integration with a major research university, including cross-disciplinary collaborations with the Kelley School of Business; Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering; Ostrom Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis; and the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, among others.
  • Excellent and ambitious JD, LLM, and SJD students with strong entering credentials.
  • A three-course teaching load, small average class sizes, generous support for research conference travel, and
…

St. Mary’s University School of Law, the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and the only law school in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking exceptional candidates for tenured and tenure-track faculty positions to start in the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 academic years. We are building on our deep history of academic excellence and servant leadership, and we are eager to welcome new members into our vibrant intellectual community. 

We are particularly interested in candidates with outstanding academic credentials, successful practice experience, a demonstrated record of scholarly research and publication, and a dedication to teaching excellence. We place great emphasis on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, and we are eager to find candidates who excel in the classroom and inspire students to achieve their best.

We are open to passionate and innovative teachers and scholars in all areas, including but not limited to civil procedure, contracts, property, and legal writing. We are hiring one clinical professor in any subject area, with a preference for criminal law specialization.  

We do  have opportunities for some select Chair appointments for strong lateral candidates in the areas of business law (to include tax), international law, natural resources, and oil and gas. These include the…