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Mitchell Hamline School of Law-a leader in pedagogical innovation dedicated to expanding access to high-quality legal education-is seeking applications for tenured or tenure-track faculty positions beginning July 1, 2027, in the following areas:

  1. Business and Commercial Law
  2. Intellectual Property Law
  3. Lawyering Skills and Experiential Education
  4. NALS Institute and Native American Law

Our law school is in a historic area of St. Paul, on the Indigenous homelands of the Dakota Oyate. The Twin Cities are nationally recognized for arts and entertainment, outdoor recreation, a vibrant nonprofit sector, and civic engagement.

Applicants should submit: (1) a CV or resume; (2) a two- to three-page cover letter identifying the position or positions of interest and explaining their qualifications and potential contributions to academic excellence and inclusivity; and (3) a list of publications and other substantial written work, with a statement of scholarly interests and agenda.

Submit applications via the links above or through mitchellhamline.edu/employment.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. For consideration for the initial interviews, apply by Friday, August 21, 2026.

Anticipated appointment date:  August 1, 2027.

Teaching responsibilities are based on Baylor Law’s curricular needs and applicant’s experience; however, the primary teaching responsibility is expected to include upper-level courses in trusts and estates, wealth transfers, estate planning, marital property, and estate administration.   Research responsibilities include developing and implementing a research agenda in the individual’s area of expertise.

The Faculty Appointments Committee also encourages applicants whose expertise lies in the transactional, commercial, or business areas.

For more information, please visit the Baylor Law website:  www.baylor.edu/law/facultystaff/index.php?id=980341. 

Qualifications 

Candidates must possess an earned Juris Doctor and evidence of impressive academic performance in law school, such as a noteworthy ranking or GPA, earned law review membership and involvement, or other law school honors, (e.g., Order of the Coif membership). Candidates will be asked to provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a list of three references in the application process. Candidates are encouraged to describe their interest in living and working in Central Texas.  Experience as a practicing attorney in any field is preferred.  Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Instructions 

Review of application will begin August 10, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.  Nothing received after October…

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for positions on the tenured/tenure-track faculty to begin in August 2027. The College welcomes applications from scholars in all subject areas of the law but has particular interests in hiring in the following areas: bankruptcy and commercial law, corporate and business law, contracts, civil procedure, and property law.

The University of Illinois is home to a distinguished and collegial national law school, founded in 1897 and situated within a premier research university that affords unrivaled opportunities for cutting-edge legal scholarship, innovative interdisciplinary work, and professional involvement with the dynamic Chicago legal community. Champaign-Urbana is an inclusive college town with an exceptional quality of life. 

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. or Ph.D. or their equivalent, a strong academic record, and a record of scholarly distinction or great scholarly promise.  

Appointment Information

These are full-time tenure-track positions appointed on a 9/12 basis. The anticipated start date is August 17, 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience but a minimum of $172,500. The University of Illinois offers an outstanding and comprehensive benefit package.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but applications submitted after October 18, 2026 may not…

Villanova University Charles Widger School of law seeks an outstanding educator-scholar to join its faculty beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. We welcome applications from all candidates with a particular interest in candidates who teach and write in business law (e.g. business organizations, securities regulation, or corporate finance) and/or contracts/commercial law. For additional information see: jobs.villanova.edu/postings/35407

Interested applicants should send a CV, cover letter, and other supporting documents to: appointments@law.villanova.edu. All applicants must also apply through the official Villanova University posting.

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…

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. …

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…

Charleston School of Law welcomes applications from entry-level and lateral candidates interested in appointment to full-time, tenure-track positions teaching in the following areas: (1) Constitutional Law; (2) Business Organizations; and (3) Contracts/Sales.

We also invite applications from entry-level and lateral candidates interested in appointment to teach Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, along with Foundations of Legal Practice.

All candidates must: (1) possess a J.D. or its equivalent; (2) be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; (3) have law practice experience; and (4) be committed to exceptional teaching, scholarship, service, and collegiality. Successful applicants must be available to teach in-person during required teaching times beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year.

Charleston Law is an ABA fully-accredited, 501(c)(3) institution that offers a comprehensive three-year program enriched by its longstanding student-centered mission, commitment to an extraordinary classroom experience, and dedication to public service. The campus is located in the Upper King Street district of historic, downtown Charleston, South Carolina, which Travel + Leisure Magazine named as the Number One Best City in the United States for twelve consecutive years from 2013 to 2024 (and ranked as #2 for 2026). The Princeton Review has rated Charleston Law as a top…

The University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law in Columbia, South Carolina, seeks to hire multiple entry-level and experienced faculty. We are especially interested in faculty who teach and write in the areas of Clinical Legal Education, Environmental Law, Business and Finance Law, and Commercial Law. Outstanding candidates from other areas will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be hired on the tenure-track or with tenure.

Candidates must have a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree. Additionally, a successful applicant must have a record of excellence in academia or in practice, the potential to be an outstanding teacher, and demonstrable scholarly promise.

Interested persons should apply as follows:

  1. Go to: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/search.
  2. Enter the posting number FAC00079PO26.
  3. Or click on the following link to go directly to the position:
    Assistant, Associate or Full Professor: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209307.
  4. Complete the application.

A formal application is required to be considered. Applicants are welcome to contact the hiring committee with any questions regarding the application process at hiring@law.sc.edu.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity…

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL) invites applications from both entry-level and experienced faculty for one or more full-time, tenure-track positions beginning in the 2026–27 academic year. Also, STCL invites applications for visiting assistant professor (VAP) positions beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. STCL’s VAPs typically serve two years in a program designed to assist individuals to transition to academia by providing mentoring, teaching experience, and scholarly support.

While all candidates for our open tenure-track and VAP positions will be considered, we particularly seek candidates interested in teaching Contracts and Commercial Law (including courses such as Payments Systems, Secured Transactions, and/or Sales). We seek candidates with outstanding academic records who are committed to both excellence in teaching and sustained scholarly achievement.

STCL is committed to fulfilling our mission of providing a diverse body of students with the opportunity to obtain an exceptional legal education, preparing graduates to serve their community and the profession with distinction. STCL is known for its supportive and collegial culture and its commitment to student success. The school, located in downtown Houston, was founded in 1923 and is the oldest law school in the city. STCL is a private, nonprofit, independent law school, fully accredited…