Assistant or Associate Professor of Law - Penn State Dickinson Law (University Park)
About The Position
Penn State Dickinson Law invites applications from both entry-level and junior lateral candidates 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. We are seeking candidates to annually teach Contracts and Sales alongside two courses of their scholarly interest and our institutional need. 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. 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. 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, which define our mission and culture. 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.
Requirements
- A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, impactful scholarship, and student mentorship is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant teaching or practice experience
- Judicial clerkships at any level
- Interdisciplinary scholarly work
- Post-J.D. studies, degrees, or certificates
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
