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Associate 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.
Qualifications 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 Registered with the 2026-27 AALS Faculty Appointments Register (FAR)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. Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter Application Instructions Candidates 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 August 20, 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. Application ProcessThis 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.