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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 South Carolina

+12% projected growth

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Charleston School of Law welcomes applications from entry-level and lateral candidates interested in appointment to a full-time, tenure-track position teaching in the following areas: (1) Constitutional Law; (2) Business Organizations; and (3) Contracts/Sales. We also invite applications from entry-level and lateral candidates interested in appointment to teach Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, along with Foundations of Legal Practice. Charleston Law is an ABA fully-accredited, 501(c)(3) institution that offers a comprehensive three-year program enriched by its longstanding student-centered mission, commitment to an extraordinary classroom experience, and dedication to public service. The campus is located in the Upper King Street district of historic, downtown Charleston, South Carolina, which Travel + Leisure Magazine named as the Number One Best City in the United States for twelve consecutive years from 2013 to 2024 (and ranked as #2 for 2026). The Princeton Review has rated Charleston Law as a top institution for faculty accessibility, teaching quality, and resources for women. Contact Professor Janssen with any questions, at wjanssen@charlestonlaw.edu . Charleston Law is an Equal Opportunity employer.
All candidates must:
(1) possess a J.D. or its equivalent; (2) be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; (3) have law practice experience ; and (4) be committed to exceptional teaching, scholarship, service, and collegiality. Successful applicants must be available to teach in-person during required teaching times beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, scholarly agenda, teaching evaluations (if available), and reference list to Committee Chair Professor William Janssen at facultyrecruitment@charlestonlaw.edu .