Professor, Associate, Assistant Professor
About The Position
Santa Clara University School of Law invites entry-level and lateral tenure-track or tenured candidates in U.S. criminal law, criminal procedure, and evidence. The search seeks to build on the school’s expertise in criminal law, including scholarship, advocacy, and teaching. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of scholarship and a rigorous research agenda showing deep engagement with the field, as well as a record of teaching excellence. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at least one, and ideally two, of these bar-tested subjects. Faculty members are expected to support the needs of a diverse student body and use their experience and leadership skills to strengthen the criminal law program, the school community, and the institution. Applicants should explain their interest in SCU Law, how their work could complement or deepen the program and benefit from joining the faculty, and any other relevant factors such as regional ties. They should also describe their personal and professional journey, how their identities and experiences inform their scholarship, and the leadership they hope to bring to the community. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to applicants who apply by January 1, 2027. Questions may be directed to committee chair Michelle Oberman.
Requirements
- A demonstrated record of scholarship and a rigorous research agenda reflecting expertise and deep engagement with U.S. criminal law.
- A demonstrated record of excellence as a teacher.
- Ability to teach at least one of the bar-tested subjects: U.S. criminal law, criminal procedure, or evidence.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to teach two of the bar-tested subjects.
- Regional ties that contribute to the applicant’s interest in SCU Law.
- Experience and leadership skills relevant to strengthening the criminal law program and community.
Responsibilities
- Teach at least one, and ideally two, of the bar-tested subjects among U.S. criminal law, criminal procedure, and evidence.
- Conduct scholarship supported by a rigorous research agenda and deep engagement with U.S. criminal law.
- Support the needs of SCU Law’s diverse student body.
- Use experience and leadership skills to strengthen the criminal law program, the school community, and the institution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
