Visiting Assistant Professor of Law (Legal Writing)

Position Summary

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law seeks a qualified individual to serve as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law during the 2026-2027 academic year as a Visitor. This position is a 10-month visiting position beginning on August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will join a group of experienced and enthusiastic legal writing professors and be responsible for teaching either two sections of the required first-year Legal Research, Analysis, Writing, & Communication I and II courses or one section of the first-year course and one section of the required second-year course, according to curricular needs.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach in the required first-year and/or second-year Legal Research, Analysis, Writing, & Communication I and II courses.
Advise and support students through formal and informal means.

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal Education: Juris Doctor is required.
• Strong academic record: Including, for example, law journal or moot court service, is required.
• Minimum Work Experience and Skills: Several years of law practice experience is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal writing teaching experience: Is preferred.

Special Message to Applicants

• All applications are to include:
• - Application cover letter
• - Current and complete curriculum vitae
• - Statement of teaching philosophy
• - List of 3 references (we will contact the references for finalists only)
• - Unofficial academic transcripts. Official transcripts will be required from finalists only.
• - Finalists will be required to submit a statement on their contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments. Mission Statement | Villanova University

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
• Summary of Teaching Evaluations
• Writing Sample/Publications
• Statement of Contribution to Mission
• Other Document