The Mercer University School of Law invites applications from entry-level and pre-tenure lateral candidates (Assistant and Associate rank) for three tenure-track faculty positions to begin in the Fall of 2024. We welcome applications from candidates in all subject matter areas, especially commercial law and legal writing. We also welcome candidates who are truly entry-level, with no prior law teaching experience, but who show significant promise for excellence in teaching and scholarship.   

Founded in 1873, Mercer University School of Law has a long tradition of producing lawyers who are ready to practice and committed to service. The School has earned a reputation as an excellent provider of legal education with an intense focus on student and faculty interaction. With an enrollment of about 375 students, Mercer Law School is one of 12 schools and colleges of Mercer University, which has been listed among the top institutions of higher education in the nation. The School of Law is nationally recognized for its exceptional programs in legal writing, advocacy (moot court and mock trial), public service, and professionalism and ethics. 

The School of Law is located in Macon, Georgia, a city of approximately 156,000. Macon is known for its strong musical heritage (e.g., Otis Redding, Little Richard, the

Santa Clara University School of Law welcomes applications for three tenure-track positions to begin in the 2024-2025 academic year. Ideal candidates will be creative and committed scholars, exemplary teachers, and engaged colleagues, eager to serve our students and our institution alike. The School of Law has a longstanding commitment to the diversity of its faculty and its student body.  Of the three positions, we seek two who have expertise in the area of Intellectual Property or technology.  In filling these positions, we prefer candidates with experience and demonstrated abilities for teaching and successfully mentoring students from groups underrepresented in the legal profession, first generation students, and those coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.  Whether the applicant has taught for a short time or is a tenured professor, candidates should be prepared to teach at least one California Bar tested course as well as a balance of upper-level elective courses. Candidates also should have a well thought-out research agenda and a demonstrated commitment to producing excellent legal scholarship. Applicants should send a C.V., statement of interest, and representative publications to the Santa Clara University HR Portal HERE.      

The University of Alabama School of Law seeks to fill up to five tenure-track positions for the 2024-25 academic year. 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). Entry-level candidates should demonstrate potential for strong teaching and scholarship. Qualified applicants in any of the following areas will be considered: civil procedure, criminal law, torts, property, environmental, business (all sub-fields), antitrust, healthcare, intellectual property, legal ethics, evidence, election law, employment/labor, state & local law, and law & economics. We welcome applications from candidates who approach scholarship from a variety of perspectives and methods. The University embraces diversity in its faculty, students, and staff, and we welcome applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.

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. Questions should be directed to Benjamin McMichael, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee (facappts@law.ua.edu). Interested candidates can apply online at careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law.

Visit UA’s employment website at careers.ua.edu/home for more information. The University

Baylor Law is looking to hire for multiple tenure-track positions and for someone to lead our Academic Success Program this year.

Baylor Law School seeks candidates for three tenure-track positions to fill several curricular needs. We seek highly credentialed individuals with practical experience who are interested in teaching courses in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, Business and Transactional Law, and Intellectual Property (Patent). 

We also seek a motivated and experienced candidate with excellent teaching and collaborative skills to lead our Academic Success Program. The ideal candidate will be a creative, organized, and compassionate leader who is eager to engage extensively with students from matriculation through their admission into the bar. This position is a full-time faculty, non-tenure-track lecturer position. The successful candidate should be available to start ideally no later than January 1, 2024, but the start date is negotiable.

More information about the positions is available here: www.baylor.edu/law/facultystaff/index.php?id=980341

Baylor Law has a small student body and a collegial faculty deeply devoted to the mission of the Law School. Our primary focus is to train students to become practice-ready upon graduation. Please direct questions about our open positions to Laura_Hernandez@baylor.edu or Matthew_Cordon@baylor.edu.

Tulane University Law School invites applications from entry-level and early tenure track 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 commercial law, torts, civil/comparative law, race and the law, environmental law, constitutional law, and tax law.  Candidates who are not participating in the AALS faculty recruitment process should apply through Interfolio, at this link (https://apply.interfolio.com/127945).  Please direct any questions about this position to Adam Feibelman at afeibelm@tulane.edu. To learn more about the law school, visit our website at https://law.tulane.edu/. 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 are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s strategic initiatives. 

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT

August 17, 2023

Washington University School of Law invites applications from entry-level or lateral candidates for tenure-track and tenured positions, to begin in the fall of 2024. We are searching for entry level, tenure-track faculty, particularly in private law, as well as tenure-track or lateral appointments in family law, health law, intellectual property and/or technology and the law, and empirical legal analysis.

Candidates must have at a minimum a JD or, in certain cases, the equivalent in a related field. Entry level candidates should have strong scholarly potential and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Lateral candidates should have demonstrated scholarly excellence and evidence of teaching success. Strong candidates will demonstrate the ability to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which students can learn and thrive. Duties for all faculty will include engaging in research and producing scholarship, teaching assigned courses, advising students, and participating in law school and university governance and service. The committee will be reviewing entry-level applications submitted through the AALS Faculty Appointments Register, but we also invite submissions outside of the FAR process.

Candidates who are not applying through the FAR process may submit applications directly to Professor Adrienne

The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for up to three entry-level or junior lateral tenure-track faculty members, to begin in Fall 2024. We seek candidates with a strong record or promise of significant scholarship and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching who will bring diverse experiences and perspectives to enrich our law school community. We are seeking candidates across all subject areas, with particular interest in candidates who will teach courses in the following areas: Civil Procedure; Constitutional Law; Contracts; Criminal Law; Property; and Torts. We are also interested in candidates with research and teaching interests in Environmental Law and in Technology and the Law.

The Associate Professor of Law will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

  • Teaching substantive courses in agreed-upon doctrinal areas
  • Research, publishing and contributing to the national and local legal scholarly community
  • Supporting efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Juris Doctor degree

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications should be submitted electronically at https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com and include the following: a letter of application, CV, scholarly agenda, proposed job talk topic or paper, and the names and contact information for

Florida State University College of Law invites entry-level and lateral candidates to apply for tenure-track and tenured positions to begin August 2024. Candidates in all academic areas are encouraged to apply, although business law subjects will be hiring priorities.

FSU Law also invites applications and nominations for the Tobias Simon Chair in Public Law. The Chair was established in honor of Tobias Simon, a well-known civil rights lawyer and late professor at the College of Law. Candidates must hold a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, have significant experience (5 years minimum) in teaching and/or practice, and be qualified for appointment as a tenured, full professor. Candidates must have a distinguished publication record in a public law field, including, but not limited to, civil rights and civil liberties, international law, and public policy.

If interested in either/both opportunities, please send a letter of application and curriculum vitae to:

Professor Wayne Logan, Chair
Appointments Committee
Florida State University College of Law
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1601
wlogan@law.fsu.edu

FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/…

There are quite a number of law schools hiring in the business law area this year, but if you are on the market, do not forget about business schools. Below are a few recent postings:

Baylor University (Chair in Accounting & Business Law)

Fairfield University

Indiana University

Middle Tennessee State University

University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN)

And here are my thoughts (from a decade ago!) on the differences I found moving from law school teaching to business school teaching

Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center Seeking to Fill
Two Tenure Track Positions in Business Organizations and Criminal Law/Evidence

 The Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking outstanding applicants for two tenure-track appointments to its full-time faculty starting in August 2024. The law school welcomes applications from candidates interested in teaching Business Organizations, Criminal Law, 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 be familiar with best practices in both modalities. 

Touro Law Center, a member of the