"Assistant/Associate Professor of Law"

The Washington and Lee University School of Law warmly invites applications for up to two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions that will begin on July 1, 2026. We are excited to advance our trajectory of outstanding scholarship and teaching with these new hires.

Washington and Lee University School of Law promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. In keeping with the University Strategic Plan, we welcome applications from candidates who would contribute to the University's mission and Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent is required. We particularly encourage applications from entry-level and junior lateral candidates (either pre-tenure or recently tenured) to join our faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, but we encourage applications from candidates at all levels of experience. Candidates should have a distinguished record of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential for high scholarly achievement, effective teaching, active service, and a record of inclusion. Our search will focus on applicants whose research and teaching interests include tax law, professional responsibility/legal ethics, and/or constitutional law.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/170564: (1) a cover letter describing their interest in the position; and (2) a current curriculum vitae, including references. Please address these materials to Professor Chris Seaman and Professor Michelle Drumbl, Co-Chairs, Faculty Appointments Committee. Additionally, we encourage prospective applicants to contact Prof. Seaman (seamanc@wlu.edu) or Prof. Drumbl (mdrumbl@wlu.edu) with any questions. All inquiries will be treated as confidential. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis.