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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…

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…