Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

About the role

Florida International University College of Law, South Florida’s public law school, invites applicants for 2–3 tenure-track positions to begin no later than the 2027–2028 academic year. We seek candidates in Criminal Law; Criminal Procedure; Evidence; Wills & Trusts; Family Law; Tax; and Business Organizations, as well as coverage in foundation courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level.
• Engage in high-quality scholarly research and publication.
• Provide service to the university, profession, and broader community.
• Mentor and advise students, including first-generation college students.

Requirements

• A J.D. (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• A strong academic record.
• A record (or the promise) of scholarly achievement.
• Enthusiasm for effective teaching and student success.

Qualifications

• Rank based on qualifications and experience.
• Preference for candidates whose scholarship and teaching align with the listed subject areas.

Benefits

• Excellent insurance options.
• A defined-benefit pension plan.
• Defined-contribution retirement plans.
• A deferred compensation plan.

Schedule

Positions to begin no later than the 2027–2028 academic year.