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Class meets Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm
Office hours required.
- Bachelor’s required, Master’s preferred.
- Instructor should have a law degree and relevant knowledge of the industries involved.
- Developing a syllabus.
- Ordering in advance books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes.
- Preparing for classes.
- Holding office hours each week to meet with students in the class and others.
- Grading in a timely manner student assignments and examinations for the course; and turning in mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
- Ability to instruct the class on the days and times it is designated to meet.
- Ability to hold office hours on campus.
- Ability to grade all assignments and examinations.
- Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
Class meets Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm
Office hours required.
- Bachelor’s required, Master’s preferred.
- Instructor should have a law degree and relevant knowledge of the industries involved.
- Developing a syllabus.
- Ordering in advance books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes.
- Preparing for classes.
- Holding office hours each week to meet with students in the class and others.
- Grading in a timely manner student assignments and examinations for the course; and turning in mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
- Ability to instruct the class on the days and times it is designated to meet.
- Ability to hold office hours on campus.
- Ability to grade all assignments and examinations.
- Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate professor of law jobs.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent terminal law degree from an accredited institution
- Published or forthcoming legal scholarship in peer-reviewed journals or law reviews
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one primary doctrinal subject area
- Law practice, judicial clerkship, or relevant professional legal experience
- Prior law school teaching experience or successful moot or guest lectures
- Completion of or enrollment in a fellowship program such as VAP or clinical fellowship
Tips for Your Associate Professor of Law Job Search
Tailor your scholarship narrative clearly
Hiring committees read dozens of files, so your research agenda statement needs to show a coherent scholarly identity in two pages or fewer. Name your specific doctrinal area, your methodological approach, and the two or three questions your next projects will answer.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate professor of law openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Align your teaching portfolio to the posting
Law schools post openings with explicit curricular needs, often a first-year doctrinal course plus an upper-level elective. Confirm your teaching dossier addresses those exact courses and rearrange sample syllabi so the most relevant one leads.
Signal placement through your AALS FAR file
Most tenure-track searches in law use the AALS Faculty Appointments Register, so a complete, carefully written FAR entry is your first screening document. Committees filter by subject-matter codes before they ever read a cover letter, so code your areas accurately.
Prepare a job talk that argues, not surveys
Your job talk is usually a conference-style presentation of a working paper, and committees penalize talks that describe the literature without advancing a clear original argument. Walk in with a defensible thesis and anticipate the two most obvious counter-arguments.
Negotiate startup funds before you accept
Once you have a written offer, ask specifically about research stipends, summer salary support, and conference travel funds before you sign. These terms are routinely negotiable at the offer stage and much harder to revisit once you are on faculty.
Associate Professor of Law Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate professor of laws?
University of Southern California, Boston University, and University of Alabama are hiring the most associate professor of laws right now, with openings concentrated in California, Massachusetts, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Checking listings regularly gives you the best chance of catching newly posted openings before the initial review deadline.
How many associate professor of law jobs are remote?
About 26% of associate professor of law openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most law school roles require on-campus teaching and committee participation. Clinical, legal writing, and adjunct-adjacent positions are more likely to include remote or hybrid teaching components than tenure-track doctrinal roles.
How do you become a associate professor of law?
Start by earning a J.D. from an accredited law school, then build a scholarly record through a legal fellowship, visiting assistant professor position, or graduate law degree. Develop at least one publishable paper before entering the entry-level market. Register with the AALS Faculty Appointments Register each fall, apply to schools whose curricular needs match your subject area, and prepare a polished job-talk paper to present during campus visits.
Can you get hired as an associate professor of law without prior teaching experience?
Yes, though it is competitive. Hiring committees at research-focused schools weight scholarship and clerkship credentials heavily for candidates without a formal teaching record. Demonstrating teaching potential through guest lectures, clinic supervision, or student organization advising strengthens your file. Schools with a stronger practice-focused mission are often more receptive to candidates whose credentials come primarily from legal practice rather than academic training.
What does the associate professor of law interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a screening interview at the AALS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. each fall, followed by a callback invitation for candidates who advance. Callbacks involve a faculty job talk, individual meetings with current faculty across subject areas, a dean's interview, and sometimes a teaching demonstration. The full cycle from initial application to offer can run several months, and schools often make decisions in waves through the winter.
Where can I find and apply to associate professor of law jobs?
You can find and apply to associate professor of law jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from law schools and universities across the United States. Find roles that match your subject area and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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