Law Schools Are Hiring in Contracts and Related Fields

 

Rutgers Law School invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for tenure-track or tenured positions at the law school’s Newark, NJ, campus. The Newark location seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor whose teaching portfolio would include primarily Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing Skills (LAWRS) along with Civil Procedure or Contracts. This position is part of the Law School’s unitary tenure track. All tenure-track professors, including LAWRS faculty, are full members of the Rutgers Law faculty with access to the same scholarly support, voting rights, and governance participation.

 

Rutgers Law School’s Legal Writing program is ranked #11 nationwide. All applicants should have a distinguished academic background and either demonstrate great promise or a record of excellence in scholarship and teaching. The position involves responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service. All candidates must have a doctorate (JD or PhD) in law or equivalent.

 

SCU law is hiring both entry-level and lateral tenure stream faculty. See below for details about the scope of our search–it’s different. For maximum consideration, please submit materials via the portal as soon as possible, ideally before August 25, 2025. If you want to have a conversation prior to submitting, please reach out to Taylor Dalton (tdalton@scu.edu) Eric Goldman (egoldman@gmail.com), Sue Guan (sguan2@scu.edu), Michelle Oberman (moberman@scu.edu), or Zahr Said (zsaid@scu.edu)

Santa Clara University School of Law welcomes applications from both entry-level and lateral tenure-track/tenured candidates. Ideal applicants will have a demonstrated record of scholarship and a rigorous research agenda that reflects a commitment to expertise, and excellence in writing. Applicants also should have a demonstrated record of excellence as a teacher. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at least one first-year required or bar-tested subject.  We invite applications from candidates regardless of subject area expertise; our search is not restricted by topic or curricular fit. 

We view this search as an opportunity to build out the doctrinal expertise and scholarly methodological approaches on our faculty, as well as pursuing larger institutional goals. Among these goals is our hope to hire cohorts of scholars tackling hard problems. As an illustrative example of a “hard problem” that could serve as the basis for a scholarly cluster, the committee might recruit a cohort of scholars working on problems associated with socio-economic inequality, broadly construed, and considered from different substantive and/or disciplinary perspectives. Their teaching portfolios would vary, but classes might include any first-year and bar-tested classes, and upper-level electives such as family law, immigration, and law & economics. Due to the dynamic nature of our thematic problems-based search, we encourage any candidate interested in SCU to apply; the socio-economic inequality example is purely illustrative rather than limiting. 

SCU’s faculty is small, vibrant and committed. We seek colleagues who share our dedication to supporting the needs of our diverse student body and are excited about using their experience and leadership skills to strengthen our community and institution. To apply, please click through to our HR Portal: SCU Portal Link. Refer any questions to Michelle Oberman (moberman@scu.edu), committee chair.

Santa Clara University is a private, Jesuit, Catholic university offering its 8,800 students rigorous undergraduate curricula, master’s, Ph.D., and law degrees. SCU Law, one of the nation’s most diverse law schools, is dedicated to educating lawyers who lead with a commitment to excellence, ethics, and justice. Santa Clara Law offers its 700+ students an academically rigorous program, including certificates in high tech law, international law, privacy law, sports law, public interest law, as well as numerous joint degree options. Applicants are invited to visit the Law School’s website (https://law.scu.edu) for background on the Law School’s mission and scope of programs offered.

California Western School of Law 

California Western School of Law (CWSL) is seeking applications from entry-level or lateral candidates for up to three tenure track or tenured faculty positions. We especially invite applications from candidates with interests in business associations, commercial law topics (including bankruptcy and antitrust), civil procedure, contracts, criminal law, criminal procedure, and evidence. 

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 rethink the status quo in legal education–balancing 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 and have become highly 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 Michael Yu, at: appointments@cwsl.edu. We will begin reviewing applications on August 14, 2025. The anticipated salary range for the positions falls between $135,500 and $185,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications. CWSL provides additional benefits, such as housing assistance for those who qualify, pension contributions, and eligibility for summer scholarship stipends and publication awards.

California Western School of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.

The University of Georgia School of Law

The University of Georgia School of Law invites applications to fill one or more tenure-track or tenured positions at the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor. The positions will begin August 2026, with a possibility of a January 1, 2027 start date. Applicants must be committed to producing world-class scholarship, providing first-rate legal training, and engaging in meaningful service. Curricular priorities include property, contracts, torts, environmental law, bankruptcy, and secured transactions. Other specific curricular interests include international, administrative, banking, business and employment law. Candidates who can teach in more than one of the above-listed disciplines will be especially helpful.

Minimum qualifications include: Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.), Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), LL.M. (Master of Laws), or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited law school.

Applicants seeking the rank of Associate Professor or Professor must have superior academic credentials and a demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. The School of Law is committed to producing world-class ideas, so candidates should have a demonstrated track record of scholarly publications or scholarly potential.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USGStatement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USGStatement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Mitchell Hamline School of Law, a leader in pedagogical innovation dedicated to expanding access to high-quality legal education, seeks candidates for the following tenured / tenure-track positions:

1. Associate Dean of Experiential Learning (direct our nationally respected clinical and externship programs; set the strategic vision for experiential learning across the curriculum)
2. Business Law / Contracts
3. Legal Writing
4. Native American Law and Sovereignty Institute / Native American Law (the Institute advances legal education in the field of Native American law and recruits, supports, retains, and graduates Native American law students)

We seek candidates who are available and excited about teaching across multiple teaching modalities: in-person classes, synchronous online classes, and in our innovative blended learning program, which is the largest blended program in the country.

Our law school is in a vibrant and historic neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, on the Indigenous homelands of the Dakota Oyate, home to cultural landmarks like the Penumbra and Fitzgerald theaters, and a diverse array of restaurants. The Twin Cities are among the top cities for the arts and entertainment, active lifestyles, non-profit organizations, and civic engagement.

We seek to recruit and retain faculty members who share our commitment of creating a welcoming and inclusive community aligned with the goals of equity and inclusion. Anticipated annual salary range is from $105,000 – $140,000 depending on qualifications and appointment (with a stipend for the Associate Dean position). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 403(b) to eligible employees.

To learn more or apply, please click on the links above or visit our Job Listings page.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, August 15. Review of applications will continue on a rolling basis until positions are filled.