Assistant or Associate Professor of Law - Penn State Dickinson Law (University Park)

Penn State Dickinson Law invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor of Law) with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, at our University Park, Pennsylvania location.

About the role

We are seeking candidates to annually teach Contracts and Sales alongside two courses of their scholarly interest and our institutional need. The successful candidate will produce high-quality scholarly research, teach law courses, supervise and mentor student research assistants, and provide service to the law school, university, and broader professional community.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality scholarly research in the field of law
• Teach law courses and demonstrate excellence in the classroom
• Supervise and mentor student research assistants
• Provide service to the law school, university, and broader professional community

Qualifications

Candidates may bring a wide range of qualifications, including relevant teaching or practice experience, judicial clerkships at any level, interdisciplinary scholarly work, or post-J.D. studies, degrees, or certificates. A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, impactful scholarship, and student mentorship is essential.

About Dickinson Law

Founded in 1834, Penn State Dickinson Law is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s first law school and one of the oldest in the nation. Fully accredited by the ABA and a member of the AALS since 1912, Dickinson Law’s mission is to educate and train lawyers equipped to excel in an evolving legal profession. The Law School is guided by core values of teaching, scholarship, service, and community.

As part of The Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Dickinson Law values belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. The position is based in University Park, PA. The University prioritizes regular on-site presence to support full engagement in the campus community. Full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty are expected to teach in-person and work on-site.

Application process

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references. Applications received by September 18, 2026, will receive full consideration.

Questions may be sent to the Appointments Committee Chair through Melissa Walters at mbw5955@psu.edu.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing, including:

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