Legal Writing Faculty (Open Rank)

University of Richmond

1d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Richmond School of Law is seeking applicants for two full-time faculty members to join our first-year Legal Analysis and Writing program in the 2027-2028 school year. Both experienced and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Appointments may be made at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor of Law, Legal Practice, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The University of Richmond’s first-year Legal Analysis and Writing (LAW) course is a two-semester, five-credit program (three credits in the Fall and two in the Spring) that focuses on legal analysis and core principles of communication and expository writing, such as audience and purpose analysis, organization, and presentation. In addition to the LAW course, first-year students take a one-credit legal research course taught by library faculty. Faculty members will teach one section of LAW for first-year J.D. students. Sections typically contain between 27 and 30 students. Faculty will also teach one additional course in line with their experience, expertise, and school need. The five-member LAW faculty team coordinates learning objectives to ensure all first-year students receive instruction in the same fundamental legal writing and analysis skills. All faculty members are committed to providing multiple opportunities for students to practice written and oral communication and significant personalized feedback on all major assignments. Faculty members have autonomy with respect to all pedagogical choices for achieving these objectives, including reading assignments, classroom exercises, teaching materials, and problem design, selection, and implementation.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Excellent written and oral communication, research, and analytic skills

Nice To Haves

At least three years of legal practice and/or legal education teaching experience
Experience effectively teaching first-year J.D. legal analysis and writing courses
Experience using or teaching generative AI platforms and other legal technology
Experience with legal writing course design, problem design, and legal pedagogy
Experience mentoring, coaching, or training new attorneys, legal interns, or other junior colleagues, with particular emphasis on written and oral assignment feedback
Experience using inclusive pedagogy to support students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparation
Experience working in a collaborative, team-based environment
Involvement with legal writing, legal education, or legal professional organizations

Responsibilities

Teach one section of LAW for first-year J.D. students.
Teach one additional course in line with their experience, expertise, and school need.
Serve on faculty committees.
Become an integral part of the faculty-governance structure.