"Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor - Open Rank"

Position Summary

The University of Georgia School of Law invites applications to fill one or more tenure-track or tenured positions at the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor. The positions will begin August 2026, with a possibility of a January 1, 2027 start date. Applicants must be committed to producing world-class scholarship, providing first-rate legal training, and engaging in meaningful service. Curricular priorities include property, contracts, torts, environmental law, and bankruptcy and secured transactions. Other specific curricular interests include international, administrative, banking, business and employment law. Candidates who can teach in more than one of the above-listed disciplines will be especially helpful.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications will be considered until the position is filled. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae/resume with this application.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2424P
Working Title: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor - Open Rank
Department: Law School-General
About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 07/10/2025
Job Closing Date: Open until filled
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Information
Classification Title: Open Rank
Faculty Rank: Open Rank
Contract Type: Law Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications: Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.), Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), LL.M. (Master of Laws), or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited law school.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Applicants seeking the rank of Associate Professor or Professor must have superior academic credentials and a demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. The School of Law is committed to producing world-class ideas, so candidates should have a demonstrated track record of scholarly publications or scholarly potential.

Duties/Responsibilities:
- Produce and/or publish scholarly research. (50%)
- Instruct School of Law courses. (40%)
- Service commitment to public or Law School. (10%)