Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law (Legal Writing)

Position Summary

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law seeks an outstanding lawyer-educator to join its Legal Writing faculty beginning in the 2027-28 academic year. We seek applicants interested in teaching students enrolled in the first-year legal writing and/or second-year legal writing courses. This position is a continuing non-tenure track position. Villanova’s Legal Writing Program includes required courses in the first and second years of law school. Legal Writing faculty are responsible for teaching two sections per semester. Faculty teaching the 1L course are responsible for teaching approximately 22 students per section, and faculty teaching the 2L course are responsible for teaching approximately 24 students per section. In addition to weekly class meetings, faculty evaluate weekly written assignments and meet with students on a regular basis. Legal Writing faculty are a vital part of the Villanova Law community; they have partial voting rights and serve on Law School committees and in leadership positions. Legal Writing faculty are not required to engage in scholarship, but those who do receive support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach courses in the legal writing program, subject to the needs of the Law School. Provide service to the Law School, University, profession, and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor is required.
• Post-law school experience demonstrating the potential for excellence in teaching legal writing is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Special Message to Applicants

Candidates must apply online and include: Application cover letter, Current and complete curriculum vitae, Statement of teaching philosophy, List of three 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 in August 2026 and continues until the position is filled.

References Needed

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

Documents needed to complete your application:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Transcripts
• List of Three References