Dear BLPB Readers:

“Mississippi College School of Law invites applications from entry-level or lateral candidates for an endowed professorship position expected to begin July 2026 (but an earlier start date may be possible if desired by the candidate). Our search will focus primarily on candidates with an interest in teaching two or more of the following subject areas: AI, Machine Learning & the Law; Cybersecurity and Data Privacy; Introduction to Intellectual Property; Trademark and Property Law; Patent Law; Civil Procedure, and Torts. We seek candidates with a distinguished academic background with some emphasis in the AI, Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity fields (having earned a J.D. and/or Ph.D.), a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication.

In addition to receiving an endowed tenured or tenure-track professorship, this hire will be named the Director of MC Law’s new Center for AI Policy and Technology Leadership (CAPTL). The position will come with a highly competitive compensation package, including a significant travel and research stipend.”

The complete announcement is here:CAPTL Hiring Announcement

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 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 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.  There are also some select Chair opportunities for strong lateral candidates in the areas of business law (to include tax), natural resources, and oil and gas.

St. Mary’s Law is committed to upholding the Marianist mission. Since our foundation in 1852 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), we have strived to integrate the liberal arts with professional studies, fostering a community where

Friend-of-the-BLPB Beth Burch has announced that the University of Georgia School of Law is conducting an open-rank search for four or five full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty. Hiring priorities include multiple business law areas–contracts, bankruptcy, and secured transactions–as well as property, torts, environmental law, business law/corporations, banking, international law, administrative law, and employment law. You can find the posting here.

If you’re interested, feel free to reach out to Beth at LawHiring@uga.edu.

From friend of the BLPB Emily Winston:

The University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law 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, International Law, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy, and Constitutional 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 should have a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree. Additionally, a successful applicant should 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 FAC00072PO25, or click on the link below:

3. Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (General): uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/188094

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.  We anticipate beginning to review applications on August 1.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions

STETSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW, Florida’s first law school, invites applicants from entry-level and lateral candidates for several faculty positions. Our hiring priorities focus on candidates who are enthusiastic about enhancing our existing institutional strengths and helping us develop new areas of excellence. We welcome applications from qualified candidates across all areas and specializations. Specifically, we seek individuals with expertise in business law, civil procedure, constitutional law, criminal law, legal research and writing, professional responsibility, and tax law.

The Faculty Appointments Committee will review applicants until all positions are filled. The review of lateral applicants will begin in May and will continue on a rolling basis throughout the summer.

Stetson Law was founded in 1900 and is excited to celebrate its 125th Anniversary this year. Stetson Law has a national reputation for its advocacy program, ranked #1 in the nation, and its legal writing program, ranked #3 in the nation, by U.S. News and World Report. It also boasts renowned centers, institutes, and clinics in various fields, such as advocacy, elder law, higher education, biodiversity and the environment, legal communication, Caribbean law, and veterans law.

Stetson University includes a College of Arts and Sciences, a School of Music, and a

The University of Maine School of Law, in the coastal city of Portland, Maine, is seeking a full-time visitor for the Spring 2026 semester. Our primary curricular needs are the first-year Property course and related upper-level courses, including natural resources. The visiting appointment may be at the Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Professor of Practice level, depending on the experience of the candidate. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree or its equivalent, an excellent academic record, and a record or promise of successful teaching and student mentoring, including an ability and willingness to incorporate innovative teaching approaches into the curriculum.

To apply, please submit an application to: mainelawsearch@maine.edu. Please include (1) a cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences, (2) your curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for three professional references. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. You may email any questions to mainelawsearch@maine.edu.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate. The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination.

The University of San Francisco School of Law is in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic and progressive cities, which gives our community a global perspective and access to a vibrant legal community, premier arts and culture, as well as centers of innovation in tech, finance, environmental justice, and more. The campus is located in a beautiful neighborhood just north of Golden Gate Park and halfway between Ocean Beach and the Financial District.

The University of San Francisco School of Law is steeped in the hallmarks of a Jesuit education with an unwavering commitment to social justice and a focus on training skilled, ethical, and community-engaged lawyers. The Law School has a proud 110year history of preparing its diverse graduates to be excellent and ethical attorneys who serve their clients and communities with integrity.

The Law School is seeking entry-level tenure track and lateral tenured applicants for three positions on our full-time faculty to begin in the fall of 2026. USF Law welcomes outstanding candidates in all areas but is especially interested in the fields of criminal, property, and civil procedure law, with secondary interests in environmental, employment, and international law. Practice experience is especially valued for

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Instructor of Business Law

9-Month Non Tenure-Track Position

The AACSB accredited College of Business at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) seeks applications for an instructor position for Business Law starting August 2025. Applications will be considered from all candidates who meet our AACSB qualifications.

The selected candidate will report to the Chair – Department of Accounting and Business Law, and will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in face-to-face and online settings, maintain AACSB qualification in any of the four categories (scholarly practitioners, scholarly academic, instructional practitioners or practice academics), and actively engage in service to the department, college, university, and community.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Candidates must demonstrate teaching excellence.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong preference will be given to candidates who are admitted to practice law by the highest court of at least one of the United States.  Preference will be given to candidates who have at least one year of experience teaching Business Law classes.

Application: To apply for this position, a CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy

Penn State Dickinson Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania is seeking a visiting assistant, associate, or full professor to teach Business Entities I & II (Unincorporated Business Entities and Corporations) in the spring 2026 semester.  Both are 3 credit classes. Applicants who prefer a full year visiting faculty role may also be considered. We also have a need for tax class coverage in the fall 2025 semester. Learn more about the opportunity and apply here.  Feel free to email Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jeffrey A. Dodge at jad6742@psu.edu with questions.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Law seeks outstanding applicants, entry-level, for a Visiting Assistant Professorship (VAP) starting in the 2025-26 academic year.  Our search is focused on a candidate with experience and expertise in Securities Fraud.  Applicants must demonstrate potential for scholarly achievement and classroom teaching.  Applicants must have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, outstanding academic credentials, and significant law-related practice and/or clerkship experience. 

The VAP is appointed to a 9-month term with the possibility of renewal.  The program is designed for promising scholars who plan to pursue a career in law teaching.  This is a full-time position, and the VAP will be expected to be in residence at OU and participate broadly in the intellectual life of the law school, develop a scholarly agenda, publish at least one law-review article, and make substantial headway on one work in progress.

The VAP will teach one course per semester and receive mentoring in their teaching and scholarly work from an advisory faculty team, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and the Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research.  The VAP will also receive financial support for their scholarship, including access to research assistants, coverage of professional travel