Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
About The Position
The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center is now accepting applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law for the 2026-2027 academic year. The initial appointment will be for one year, but it is anticipated that the visitor will remain for a second year. The visiting professor will have an opportunity to teach legal research, legal writing, and oral advocacy to first-year students. Faculty mentors, alongside the broader law school faculty, will actively provide guidance and support regarding teaching, scholarship, and the pursuit of tenure-track positions within the legal academy.
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (foreign equivalencies will also be considered)
- At least one year of significant post-graduate legal, academic, or judicial clerkship experience
- Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment
Nice To Haves
- Teaching evaluations (if available)
Responsibilities
- Preparing course materials
- Leading class sessions
- Holding individual conferences with students
- Reviewing outlines and drafts
- Evaluating papers
- Offering thorough and constructive feedback
- Conducting scholarly research and producing written work, with the expectation of submitting an article for publication in a law journal by their second year
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement options
- Various leave options
- Paid holidays
- Wellness benefits
- Tuition exemption for qualified positions
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
