Assistant/Associate Professor of Law

Position Summary

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law seeks an outstanding educator-scholar to join its faculty. We welcome applications from candidates across all areas of law. This tenure-track faculty position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. A candidate hired as a tenure-track faculty member who has had either significant law teaching experience, a significant record of scholarship, or significant experience in legal practice of public service may be appointed as an Associate Professor. For faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank, the tenure decision shall be made no later than the end of the sixth semester of service.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach courses in areas of interest and expertise, subject to the needs of the Law School.
Conduct scholarly research, publication, and related scholarly activities.
Provide service to the Law School, University, profession, and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) is required.
• Outstanding teaching ability is required.
• Outstanding scholarly potential is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Special Message to Applicants

Candidates must apply online and include:
- Application cover letter,
- Current and complete curriculum vitae,
- Statement of teaching philosophy,
- Research Agenda (upload as Statement of Research Interests)
- List of 3 references (we will contact the references for finalists only),
- Unofficial academic transcripts. Official transcripts will be required from finalist only.
- All applicants must apply through the official Villanova University posting and send application materials to appointments@law.villanova.edu.
- Finalists will be required to submit a statement on their contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments. See Villanova’s Mission Statement.
- Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.

References Needed

• Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
• Maximum Number of References Needed: 3

Supplemental Questions

• How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

Documents needed to complete your application:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Interests
• Transcripts
• Summary of Teaching Evaluations
• Statement of Contribution to Mission
• Other Document
• Other Document (2)