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Professor of Law jobs are open across law schools, universities, and academic institutions, from visiting assistant professor to tenured full professor, with specializations in constitutional law, corporate law, and international law. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Type:
Full, Associate, Assistant Professor of LawPosition Type:
RegularSalary Range:
Professor - $193,382-$214,854
Associate Professor - $170,000-$185,000
Assistant Professor - $149,384-$166,114
Purpose:
Santa Clara University School of Law welcomes applications from both entry-level and lateral tenure-track/tenured candidates in the fields of U.S. criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence. This search aims to build on our existing institutional expertise in criminal law, which encompasses scholarship, advocacy and pedagogy. Ideal applicants will have a demonstrated record of scholarship and a rigorous research agenda that reflects a commitment to expertise and a deep engagement with the field of U.S. criminal law. Applicants also should have a demonstrated record of excellence as a teacher. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at least one, and optimally two of these bar-tested subjects.
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 criminal law program, along with our community and institution.
Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interest in SCU law, detailing how their work might complement or deepen our program, how their work might be strengthened by joining our faculty, and any additional factors, including regional ties, that make them particularly interested in SCU. Finally, at SCU law, the guiding value of cura personalis (care for the whole person) informs our belief that each individual brings a unique perspective, shaped by their background and life experiences. Lawyers begin their professional trajectories in many different places, and our student body–indeed, our entire community–reflects an incredibly broad range of pathways into the profession. Please say a bit about your own journey, and how your identities and experiences shape the work you do as a scholar, and the leadership you hope to bring to our community. Refer any questions to Michelle Oberman ( moberman@scu.edu ), committee chair. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those applying by January 1, 2027.
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 our innovative FlexJD , Public InterestJD and TechEdgeJD programs, along with numerous clinics, certificates and 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.
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/ .
Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750. Please note : This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact hrservicedesk@scu.edu .
Position Type:
Full, Associate, Assistant Professor of LawPosition Type:
RegularSalary Range:
Professor - $193,382-$214,854
Associate Professor - $170,000-$185,000
Assistant Professor - $149,384-$166,114
Purpose:
Santa Clara University School of Law welcomes applications from both entry-level and lateral tenure-track/tenured candidates in the fields of U.S. criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence. This search aims to build on our existing institutional expertise in criminal law, which encompasses scholarship, advocacy and pedagogy. Ideal applicants will have a demonstrated record of scholarship and a rigorous research agenda that reflects a commitment to expertise and a deep engagement with the field of U.S. criminal law. Applicants also should have a demonstrated record of excellence as a teacher. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at least one, and optimally two of these bar-tested subjects.
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 criminal law program, along with our community and institution.
Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interest in SCU law, detailing how their work might complement or deepen our program, how their work might be strengthened by joining our faculty, and any additional factors, including regional ties, that make them particularly interested in SCU. Finally, at SCU law, the guiding value of cura personalis (care for the whole person) informs our belief that each individual brings a unique perspective, shaped by their background and life experiences. Lawyers begin their professional trajectories in many different places, and our student body–indeed, our entire community–reflects an incredibly broad range of pathways into the profession. Please say a bit about your own journey, and how your identities and experiences shape the work you do as a scholar, and the leadership you hope to bring to our community. Refer any questions to Michelle Oberman ( moberman@scu.edu ), committee chair. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those applying by January 1, 2027.
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 our innovative FlexJD , Public InterestJD and TechEdgeJD programs, along with numerous clinics, certificates and 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.
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/ .
Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750. Please note : This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact hrservicedesk@scu.edu .
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Who's Hiring
- University of Southern California14
- Boston University6
- University of Alabama5
- University of Houston5
- Northeastern University5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education25
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Science & Research1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor of law jobs.
- J.D. from an accredited law school required
- Peer-reviewed scholarship or law review publications demonstrating research agenda
- Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Law practice, judicial clerkship, or related professional experience
- Experience teaching law school courses or legal clinics
- Expertise in a specific doctrinal area such as contracts, criminal law, or tax
Tips for Your Professor of Law Job Search
Tailor your scholarship narrative precisely
Law faculty committees weigh your research agenda heavily. Write a scholarship statement that names your specific doctrinal area, identifies a gap in existing literature, and explains your next one or two projects concretely rather than describing your past work in general terms.
Register for the AALS Faculty Appointments Register
Most tenure-track law professor hiring runs through the Association of American Law Schools appointment process each fall. Submit your FAR file before the late summer deadline so screening committees can flag you before on-campus interview invitations go out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists professor of law openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your research area and apply directly to each listing.
Match your teaching portfolio to the posting
Law schools list specific courses they need covered. Cross-reference the posting against your course descriptions and lead with the two or three subjects that align directly, rather than listing every course you can theoretically teach.
Prepare a job talk that handles hard questions
Your job talk paper will be read in advance by faculty across doctrinal fields. Anticipate the sharpest methodological objection to your argument and address it in your remarks. Committees reward candidates who show they can defend their work under pressure.
Negotiate startup funds and course release together
Once you receive an offer, ask for research startup funds and a reduced teaching load in year one in the same conversation. These are standard asks in legal academia and are far easier to negotiate before you sign than after you arrive.
Professor of Law Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professor of laws?
The most active employers for professor of laws right now are University of Southern California, Boston University, and University of Alabama, and the most openings are in California, Massachusetts, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Law school hiring tends to cluster in the fall semester, so the mix of active employers shifts throughout the academic year.
How many professor of law jobs are remote?
About 23% of professor of law openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person demands of classroom teaching and faculty governance. Online law programs and legal writing or adjunct roles are more likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements than tenure-track positions at traditional law schools.
How do you become a professor of law?
Start by earning a J.D. from an accredited law school and building a publication record through law review articles or working papers. Many candidates spend one to two years as a visiting assistant professor or fellow at a law school to develop their research agenda. Apply through the AALS Faculty Appointments Register each fall, submit application materials including a scholarship statement and writing sample, and complete a screening interview before an on-campus visit.
How can you get hired as a professor of law with little experience?
Focus on completing at least one law review article ready for submission before you enter the market, since most schools expect to see a primary piece and a work in progress. A judicial clerkship or practice experience in your target doctrinal area strengthens your application. Visiting assistant professor programs at law schools are designed specifically to help newer candidates build their dossier before competing for tenure-track roles.
What does the professor of law interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a screening interview at the AALS Faculty Recruitment Conference or by video call, where a small committee asks about your research and teaching interests. Candidates who pass screening receive an on-campus invitation, which includes a job talk presenting your scholarship, individual meetings with faculty across the law school, a teaching demonstration, and a meeting with the dean. Offers follow internal faculty votes, usually within a few weeks of the visit.
Where can I find and apply to professor of law jobs?
You can find and apply to professor of law jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from law schools and universities across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your doctrinal area and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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