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Wayne State University

assistant Professor- Law School

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/01/2026

Location: Detroit, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/24/2026

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A College Professor or Instructor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches subjects ranging from liberal arts (literature, history, languages) to sciences, mathematics, business, art., music or technology. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.

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Job Description

assistant Professor

Law School Detroit, MI, United States | req3455 Posted on: 7/1/2026 assistant Professor
Law School Wayne State University is searching for an experienced assistant Professor
Law School at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan w students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): Teach university law-related courses to students enrolled in the Law School's

J.D., L.L.M.

(Master of Laws), & M.S.L. (Master of Studies in Law) programs & undergraduate major or minor in law programs.

Courses include:

LEX 6500

Property;

LEX 4711

International Protection of Human Rights;

LEX 6200

Contracts A;

LEX 6201

Contracts B;

LEX 7058

Bioethics & the Law;

LEX 7424

Introduction to the Legal Systems of the United States;

LEX 8875

Survey of United States Law;

MSL 8957

Fair Business Practice;

MSL 8901

Survey of the Common Law;

LEX 5000

Law in Social Context; & LEX 5010 Law & Harm. Advise students. Conduct research in digital property legal theories, emphasizing resource allocations. Produce legal scholarship & engage in Law School & university-related service.

Qualifications:

Position requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Legal Studies.

Position also requires:

One article published or accepted for publication by a nationally ranked law review or journal.

School/College/Division:

H07

Law School Primary department: H0703
Law Instruction Units Employment type: Regular Employee Job type: Full Time Job category: Academic/Faculty Funding/salary information: Compensation type: Annual Salary Salary minimum: TBD Salary hire maximum: TBD Working conditions: This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job openings:

Number of openings: 1 Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.