Legal Associate Jobs in Arizona

Location

Downtown Phoenix Campus

Open Date

Mar 10, 2026

Description

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University invites applications for a tenured/tenured-track faculty position as an Associate Professor or a Professor of Law to teach in the first-year curriculum and provide coverage for a wide range of upper-level courses. Although we welcome applications from individuals from multiple areas of specialty, special consideration will be given to candidates with an interest and experience in property, intellectual property, and technology law. Tenured appointment is contingent upon the successful outcome of ASU's expedited tenure review process.

ASU Law is one of the nation’s leading public law schools—recognized for its innovation, access, and impact. Our faculty benefit from robust support for research, a collaborative academic environment, and a shared commitment to preparing students for success.

Qualifications

Essential Functions:

• Teaching: Providing instruction in required first-year courses, upper-level electives, or both.
• Scholarship: Demonstrating a capacity and will to conduct and publish scholarly research in the relevant field of law.
• Service: Contributing to the college and university community through committee participation and other projects.
• Professional engagement: Engaging in relevant professional activities, such as presentations and publications.

Required Qualifications

• Education: J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or equivalent degree in law-related area).
• Teaching Capacity: Ability and willingness to teach required first-year courses.

Desired Qualifications

• Teaching: Ability to teach across both required first-year and upper-level elective courses.
• Scholarship: Clear potential and commitment to producing meaningful, published scholarship in legal fields.
• Service: Willingness to serve the law school and university community through committees and projects.
• Professional Engagement: Active involvement in professional associations, conferences, or related activities.

Application Instructions

To apply, applicants must submit

1) a letter of interest
2) a current C.V.
3) at least three references

The deadline is March 24, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order received until the position is filled.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Emeritus Dean Douglas Sylvestor, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at Douglas.Sylvester@asu.edu.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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