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.
$113,296 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
Associate Professor of Law George Washington University - 3.9 Foggy Bottom, DC Job Details Full-time $185,000 - $205,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Academic research projects Scientific publications Legal research Full Job Description Recruitment Plan
I. RECRUITMENT PLAN
Posting Number:
F002641
Academic Title:
Associate Professor of Law Rank:
Associate Professor Administrative Title:
Associate Professor of Law Discipline Law Specialty:
Contract Type:
Tenure Track Required Licenses/Certifications and other
Specific Requirements:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Proposed Start Date:
08/01/2027
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Position Description Summary:
The George Washington University Law School invites applications for two entry-level, tenure-track faculty appointments, beginning in Fall 2027. The school is interested in candidates in two fields of study: immigration and family law. The University and Law School have a strong commitment to preparing students to become resilient leaders who help shape solutions to the pressing challenges of our times. The University and Law School also have a strong commitment to recruiting faculty of the highest caliber who have thrived in different environments and would enrich the university with different experiences and perspectives.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for teaching, research, and service.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree or an advanced degree in a relevant field, and have relevant experience such as teaching, legal practice, or judicial clerkships. Applicants must also have a strong academic record that demonstrates the potential for superb teaching and show scholarly promise, evidenced by publications in scholarly journals or scholarly works in progress.
Advertised Salary:
The salary range for these positions is $185,000-$205,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Other Benefits:
This position qualifies for healthcare and other benefits available to full-time employees. For more information about these benefits, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits.
Other Information:
Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Apply through the AALS Faculty Appointments Register at https://www.aals.org/services/recruitment/ or complete an online faculty application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/127573 and upload a cover letter indicating the area of interest with a current curriculum vitae, including a list of references. Please email questions to . Review of applications will begin on August 13, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled. Only complete applications submitted either through AALS or GW's online system will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
Department Link:
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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//www.gwu.jobs/postings/127573 Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Optional Documents Statement of Teaching Interest Statement of Research Interest Sample Publications List of Publications Course Evaluations or Summaries
