Position Details Position Information Posting Number F00513P Classification Title Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position Title Open Rank Tenure

• Track Professor of Constitutional Law GSU Information Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.

S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth. Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship. General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities

• in-person, online, or blended/hybrid
• as determined by their Department Chair or Dean. Department Law
• Instruction College College of Law Campus Atlanta Position Type Full Time Faculty Posting Type External About the Department Located in the heart of Atlanta, the Georgia State University College of Law is a dynamic, urban-centered law school dedicated to producing practice-ready legal professionals. With a student body of approximately 650 full
• and part-time law students, the College is recognized for its value and renowned for its excellent bar passage and post-graduate employment rates.

The College fosters a commitment to diversity, innovation, and experiential learning. The College of Law faculty is a collegial and accomplished community of scholars and teachers. Faculty members have a tangible impact on legal education and on law and policy. Faculty members regularly publish in leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals, author books and book chapters, and appear in national and international news outlets. Scholarship is supported through research assistance, summer stipends, travel support, and awards. The College of Law also features innovative and nationally renowned programs in constitutional law, health law, access to justice, legal analytics, metropolitan and urban growth, and sports and entertainment law. Position Description Georgia State University College of Law invites candidates to apply for a tenured or tenure-track professor position in constitutional law and join the Emmet J. Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice, and Democracy (described below). Specifically, the College of Law seeks to hear from both entry-level and lateral candidates who have established academic reputations in constitutional law. A particular interest and expertise in voting rights, election law, and/or the law of democracy is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will begin no later than the 2027-2028 academic year. A successful candidate will be expected to teach in the constitutional law curriculum, make meaningful scholarly contributions, and participate actively in the life of Georgia State Law and the Bondurant Center. The successful candidate will also advise students, helping them develop professional identity and prepare for impactful and meaningful careers.

The Center Mission Statement:

The mission of the Emmet J. Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice, and Democracy is to advance the Constitution's aims of preventing arbitrary power and protecting democratic freedoms. The Center will seek to create the conditions for liberty, equality, and the rule of law to flourish within a pluralistic society. The Center will facilitate critical research, public education, and engagement on issues of constitutional significance, particularly in the areas of voting rights, election law, and democratic governance.

Goals of The Center:

1. Academic Leadership in

Constitutional Law:

To establish the Center as a premier institution for the study of constitutional law, bringing together leading scholars to engage with emerging legal and democratic challenges. 2.

Practical Engagement and Litigation:

To integrate academic scholarship with practical legal work, supporting the production of amicus briefs, engaging with judicial bodies, and advancing policy discussions around constitutional law. 3.

Education and Experiential Learning:

To provide law students with hands-on experience in constitutional law and democratic governance through fellowships, clinics, and collaborative research projects. 4.

Public Engagement:

To serve as a nonpartisan, accessible voice in the broader public discourse on constitutional issues, providing a forum for community dialogue and educational outreach on critical legal topics. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by August 13, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the College of Law Recruitment Committee. Required Experience An individual hired as an Assistant Professor will have a substantial piece of original legal scholarship and a research agenda indicating that the candidate will develop a body of work that attains national recognition and will support a successful application for tenure. Additional qualifications include visiting assistant professor positions or academic fellowships, clerkships, successful legal practice, and/or strong law school performance, including membership on academic journals. An individual hired as an Associate Professor with tenure will have substantial original legal scholarship and a research agenda indicating that the candidate has developed a nationally recognized body of work and has obtained, or is close to obtaining, support for a successful tenure application. Additional qualifications include associate professor positions, strong performance in law school, and membership in academic journals. An individual hired as a Professor with tenure will have a well-established original legal scholarship and a research agenda indicating that the candidate has developed a substantial body of work that is nationally recognized and has obtained tenure. Additional qualifications include professor positions, strong law school performance and membership in academic journals. Required Education All applicants for any rank must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.), Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), LL.M. (Master of Laws), or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited law school (or foreign equivalent). Preferred Qualifications/Experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc Pre-Employment Requirements A criminal background check is required. Work Hours Law Academic/9-month appointment. Standard work hours to support required workload of 34% Teaching, 33% Research and 33% service. Georgia State Law faculty may be required to work non-standard hours including day, evening, online, blended/hybrid and weekends as determined by the Dean. Salary Commensurate with rank at appointment Search Chair Contact info For any questions related to this announcement, contact Committee Co-Chairs Caren Morrison (cmorrison13@gsu.edu) and Rob Weber ( rweber@gsu.edu ). Departmental contact for assistance For additional assistance you may contact the College of Law Human Resources Office (lawhr@gsu.edu). Job Duties Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/01/2027 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 06/25/2026 Review of Applications Begins 08/13/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Applicants should submit a completed application along with a statement of interest, full curriculum vitae, research agenda, and teaching evaluations (if applicable). For any questions related to this announcement, contact Committee Co-Chairs Caren Morrison (cmorrison13@gsu.edu) and Rob Weber ( rweber@gsu.edu ). For additional assistance you may contact the College of Law Office of Academic Affairs (lawadaa@gsu.edu).

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