Associate Professor - College of Law
About The Position
West Virginia University College of Law seeks to hire for one tenure-track position for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are particularly interested in candidates who will teach courses in the following areas: Trial Advocacy, Evidence, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Procedure. Employment Law is also an area of curricular need. Minimum of five years’ experience in civil or criminal litigation required. WVU Law is the only law school serving West Virginia and has established a place among the nation’s leading public law schools. Service is the cornerstone of our mission as a land-grant institution. The College has been recognized among the nation’s top law schools for public interest programs and practical training. The College is located in Morgantown, ranked one of the top small cities in the country and easily accessible to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. Candidates should have an excellent academic record and must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or an equivalent degree (such as a Ph.D.) in a related field. Candidates should have a passion for teaching, a record of or potential for scholarly distinction, and a commitment to service in the law school and community. Appointment and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should include a cover letter, a C.V. outlining curricular strengths and scholarly agenda, and a list of at least three references. Applicants should upload required materials through the WVU Hire portal https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=28757. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates should direct any questions to the chair of our Faculty Appointments Committee, Matthew Titolo ([email protected]).
Requirements
- Minimum of five years’ experience in civil or criminal litigation required.
- Candidates should have an excellent academic record and must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or an equivalent degree (such as a Ph.D.) in a related field.
- Candidates should have a passion for teaching, a record of or potential for scholarly distinction, and a commitment to service in the law school and community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
