Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law, Penn State Dickinson Law, Carlisle, PA and University Park, PA locations

About the role

Penn State Dickinson Law invites applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates for multiple tenure-track or tenured faculty positions (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Law), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026, at our Carlisle and University Park, Pennsylvania locations.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality scholarly research in the field of law
• Teach law courses and demonstrate excellence in the classroom
• Serve as a mentor to student research assistants
• Contribute to the academic success and bar exam preparation areas
• Explore additional teaching interests aligned with the evolving needs of the law school

Requirements

• A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, impactful scholarship, and student mentorship is essential

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching or practice experience
• Judicial clerkships at any level
• Interdisciplinary scholarly work
• Post-J.D. studies, degrees, or certificates

Skills

• Ability to contribute to an inclusive and respectful environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children

Pay

• Details on pay are not specified in the posting

Schedule

• Details on schedule are not specified in the posting

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should upload a cover letter and a resume or CV, along with a brief statement indicating how they would contribute to creating and maintaining an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All candidate materials must be submitted via the Penn State Career website. Questions about work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Contact Information

Candidates who advance in the search will be notified to confirm that their references may be contacted. Questions may be sent to the Appointments Committee Chair through Melissa Walters at mbw5955@psu.edu.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

Benefits

• A competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing

Campus Security Crime Statistics

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.