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Associate Professor or Full Professor of Law
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What they do
A Law Professor teaches national and regional legislative ideas and truths, as well as the methods used in practicing various forms of law to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, law professors will perform legal services.
$93,685 / year median in Arizona
+12% projected growth
Job Description
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 J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or equivalent degree in law-related area). Ability and willingness to teach required first-year courses. Desired Qualifications Ability to teach across both required first-year and upper-level elective courses. Clear potential and commitment to producing meaningful, published scholarship in legal fields. Willingness to serve the law school and university community through committees and projects. Active involvement in professional associations, conferences, or related activities. Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter . Application Instructions To be considered, applicants must submit their application materials online at https://apply.interfolio.com/190927 . Applicants are asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials: a letter of interest outlining your qualifications as related to the position a current curriculum vitae name and contact information for three professional references The initial application deadline is September 15, 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 Douglas Sylvester, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at Douglas.Sylvester@asu.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement A background search is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU's full nondiscrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401 html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX. Clery Act Statement In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.