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University of Georgia

Assistant Professor of Legal Studies (Law, Tenure-Track Business Faculty)

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$62,912 / year median in Georgia

+7% projected growth

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Position Summary The Insurance, Legal Studies and Real Estate Department in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The position will begin fall semester of 2027, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2027. Additional Requirements Appointment at the assistant professor rank requires a demonstrated potential to publish rigorous research in premier peer-reviewed journals and demonstrated success in teaching. Assistant candidates requesting service credit should have a record of publishing in premier journals commensurate with rank and demonstrated excellence in teaching. For information regarding requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/promotion-guidelines/ and the Terry College of Business Criteria and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-business.pdf . Minimum Qualifications Candidates must hold a juris doctorate or equivalent degree. Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin in August. Applications received by October 1, 2026, will receive full consideration, however applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. Required application materials include a cover letter, a full vita, examples of teaching and scholarly work, and contact information for three references (including email addresses). No additional materials will be considered. The request for letters of recommendation will be conducted at the appropriate time in the search process deemed by the search chair and/or hiring official of this position. Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Mike Schuster ( Mike.

Schuster@uga.edu ). Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02 . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .