Professor of Law

Minimum Requirements

Candidates for this faculty rank shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and, in addition, be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level.

Job Description

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW is undertaking an exciting faculty-hiring effort to cement its trajectory as a leading public law school. As part of that effort, the Levin College of Law seeks to hire several distinguished, chair-level scholars who would further enhance the College’s scholarly profile. The Appointments Committee welcomes applications from candidates writing in all areas of law.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a J.D. or LL.M Degree from an accredited law school
• Have significant experience in teaching or practice
• Be qualified for appointment as a tenured, full professor
• Possess a publication record that manifests a commitment to outstanding research and scholarship

Preferred

Commitment to excellence in teaching and enthusiasm for creating a welcoming environment for all students.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Application materials should include cover letter, a research agenda, a resume with at least three references, and a job talk paper.
• Materials may be uploaded at http://jobs.ufl.edu.

Selected Candidates

Selected candidates will be required to provide official transcripts to the Levin College of Law upon hire.

Other Information

• Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
• The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution.
• If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD).
• Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US.

Contact Information

The Appointments Committee’s chair Jonathan Marshfield can be reached at marshfield@law.ufl.edu.

Application Deadline

Applications are being accepted for spring and fall semesters of the 2026 school year. The start date for the spring 2026 semester is beginning of January. The start date for the fall 2026 semester is mid-August.

Health Assessment

No health assessment is required.