Assistant Professor of Teaching in Legal Studies (non-tenure track)

Elizabethtown College • Elizabethtown, PA

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About The Position

The Legal Studies Program at Elizabethtown College invites applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching (non-tenure track) and Program Director in Legal Studies. The successful candidate will also serve as the college's pre-law advisor. This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position to begin January 5, 2026 with regular annual renewal, pending satisfactory performance. The Legal Studies program is housed within the School of Public Service, which is grounded in the mission of Elizabethtown College: Educate for Service. The College is looking to hire innovative faculty with a commitment to student mentoring and relationship-centered learning. The School of Public Service faculty are committed to preparing students for lifelong learning, service, and professional outcomes. Approximately 30% of Elizabethtown College students are first-generation college students. Please note that Elizabethtown College is not sponsoring visas for this position and is only considering US workers for this position at this time.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (JD or Ph.D.) in law, legal studies, or related field
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Commitment to student success and excellence
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary learning team approach

Nice To Haves

• Real-world experience in the legal studies field
• Potential to build community partnerships and internship opportunities for students
• Ability to contribute to the diversity of the department and institution

Responsibilities

• Teaching within the curriculum of the Legal Studies program
• Participating in effective marketing and recruitment of undergraduate students to the program
• Advising and mentoring students
• Advising pre-law students for application to law school
• Supervising student research projects
• Providing service to the program
• Making meaningful contributions to college-wide councils/committees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree