SUNY Canton

Assistant Professor - Legal Studies

Closes: Dec 6, 2026

Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 per year

Faculty Position

TITLE:

Assistant Professor - Legal Studies

DEPARTMENT:

Humanities

SALARY RANGE:

$65,000 - $70,000

Description of Duties

The State University of New York (SUNY) College at Canton invites qualified applicants for a full-time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Legal Studies faculty position in the Humanities Department beginning September 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

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Qualifications

Required:

A Juris Doctor Degree.
Ability to develop and deliver law courses across online, face-to-face, and flex (hybrid) modalities.

Ability to teach undergraduate-level courses, focused on tax law, income tax, and individual taxation.

Ability to teach a wide-range of undergraduate-level law courses, including business law, environmental law, immigration law, criminal practice, civil litigation, legal research, and legal writing.

Strong commitment to academic mentoring and student development.

Preferred:

Admission to state bar.
At least 5 years of experience practicing law.
Prior teaching experience in college-level courses.
D. Degree.
Experience integrating applied learning into curriculum design and instruction.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, with a proven ability to engage and inspire students in both traditional and online settings.
Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, including non-traditional and first-generation college students.
Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, including non-traditional and first-generation college students.

Other Ranks Considered

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal background check.

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications

Review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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SUNY Canton does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, or age in its education programs, services, and activities, including employment policies and practices.

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