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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…

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…

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
Location: East Lansing, MI
Start Date: August 15, 2027

Michigan State University College of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions with an expected start date of August 15, 2027. We welcome applications from candidates with exceptional educational, teaching, and scholarship credentials across all areas of law, although subject areas of particular interest include Law and Technology, Indian Law, Animal Law, Administrative and Regulatory Law, Bankruptcy Law, Business Law (with a particular emphasis on Corporate Governance), Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Family Law, and International Law. We also seek applications from entry-level and lateral applicants to lead our Transactional/Entrepreneurship Clinic; and to serve as The Alan S. Zekelman Professor of International Human Rights Law. Finally, we seek applications from distinguished tenured faculty for The Schaefer Chair in Family Law. The College of Law seeks applicants with a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly achievement, in line with MSU College of Law’s recent academic and scholarly trajectory.

Michigan State University is the nation’s premier land-grant university, established in 1855. More information about the College of Law can be found at www.law.msu.edu.

Please submit application materials to:…