Full (Open Rank) Professor of Law

St. Mary's University•San Antonio, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary's University School of Law, the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and the only law school in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking exceptional candidates for tenured and tenure-track faculty positions to start in the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 academic years. We are building on our deep history of academic excellence and servant leadership, and we are eager to welcome new members into our vibrant intellectual community. We are particularly interested in candidates with outstanding academic credentials, successful practice experience, a demonstrated record of scholarly research and publication, and a dedication to teaching excellence. We place great emphasis on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, and we are eager to find candidates who excel in the classroom and inspire students to achieve their best. We are open to passionate and innovative teachers and scholars in all areas, including but not limited to civil procedure, contracts, property, and legal writing. We are hiring one clinical professor in any subject area, with a preference for criminal law specialization. We do have opportunities for some select Chair appointments for strong lateral candidates in the areas of business law (to include tax), international law, natural resources, and oil and gas. These include the Albert Herrman Professorship in Natural Resources Law; the Turcotte RC Chair in Oil and Gas; the Katherine A. Ryan Chair for Global, Comparative, and International Law; and the James N. Castleberry, Jr. Chair of Oil and Gas Law or Natural Resources Law. We are also seeking a Director for the Bennie W. Bock II Center for Business and Transactional Law, a new initiative advancing excellence in business law, transactional practice, and responsible AI literacy in service to the greater San Antonio community. We are seeking an experienced, tenured faculty member for this leadership role, though outstanding tenure-track candidates will also be considered. St. Mary's University, a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmaryx.edu/about. Located in San Antonio, Texas, St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 75 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission. St. Mary's Law is committed to upholding the Marianist mission. Since our foundation in 1852 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), we have strived to integrate the liberal arts with professional studies, fostering a community where faculty and students alike contribute to a meaningful academic dialogue. We are a Hispanic Serving Institution and are excited to bring cutting-edge teaching and compassionate mentoring to the large percentage of first-generation students that make up our student body. St. Mary's Law embraces the AALS Statement on Hiring for Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action. If you share our commitment to fostering academic excellence, serving society, and providing exceptional education, we would be delighted to receive your application. Applications can be submitted at https://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/4154991. Please submit a letter of interest, CV, and a list of at least three references to Professor Jena Martin, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, at [email protected]. These can also be uploaded to your electronic application. If you are applying for one of the Chairs, please indicate that, and include a statement about how your work advances that specific area of law. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check. Join us as we continue to advocate for the Marianist mission, shaping the next generation of diverse leaders in law. Your unique perspective and dedication to teaching can contribute significantly to our vibrant and inclusive academic community. St. Mary's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We look forward to receiving your application.

Requirements

Outstanding academic credentials.
Successful practice experience.
Demonstrated record of scholarly research and publication.
Dedication to teaching excellence.
Ability to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Passion for teaching and scholarship.
For Director of Business Center role: experienced, tenured faculty member (outstanding tenure-track candidates will also be considered).
For Chair appointments: strong lateral candidates.

Nice To Haves

Specialization in criminal law (for clinical professor position).
Interest in business law (to include tax), international law, natural resources, and oil and gas (for Chair appointments).

Responsibilities

Teach courses in various legal areas, including but not limited to civil procedure, contracts, property, and legal writing.
Conduct scholarly research and publish findings.
Inspire students to achieve their best through excellent classroom teaching.
Contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.
Engage in meaningful academic dialogue within the faculty and student community.
Potentially serve as Director for the Bennie W. Bock II Center for Business and Transactional Law, advancing excellence in business law, transactional practice, and responsible AI literacy.
Potentially hold a select Chair appointment in areas such as business law, international law, natural resources, or oil and gas.

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