Department/Organization
218131 - General Law Studies

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The University of Alabama School of Law seeks to fill up to four tenure-track positions for the 2027-28 academic year, including two positions at the Assistant Professor of Law rank.

Detailed Position Information
The University of Alabama School of Law seeks to fill up to four tenure-track positions for the 2027-28 academic year, including two positions at the Assistant Professor of Law rank. Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. from an accredited law school or an equivalent degree (such as a Ph.D. in a related field). Entry-level candidates should demonstrate potential for strong teaching and scholarship.

Qualified candidates with expertise in any of the following fields will be considered: criminal law and procedure, contracts, property, civil procedure, consumer law, business law, tax law, intellectual property, and technology/AI. We welcome applications from candidates who approach scholarship from a variety of perspectives and methods.

Salary, benefits, and research support will be nationally competitive. All applications are confidential to the extent permitted by state and federal law. These positions will remain open until filled.

This solicitation is for candidates interested in applying for a position as an Assistant Professor of Law. Questions should be directed to Russell Gold, Chair of the Entry-Level Faculty Appointments Committee, at lawhiring@ua.edu.

Lateral candidates interested in applying for a position as an Associate or Full Professor should apply through the "Associate / Full Professor of Law - Tenure/Tenure Track" position available at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. from an accredited law school or an equivalent degree (such as a Ph.D. in a related field). Entry-level candidates should demonstrate potential for strong teaching and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in any of the following fields: criminal law and procedure, contracts, property, civil procedure, consumer law, business law, tax law, intellectual property, and technology/AI.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
All applicants must apply for this position through the University of Alabama’s job site at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law. Applicants must submit a resume / CV and letter of interest. Applicants may also submit a statement of teaching philosophy if desired.

Department/Organization
218131 - General Law Studies

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The University of Alabama School of Law seeks to fill up to four tenure-track positions for the 2027-28 academic year, including two positions at the Assistant Professor of Law rank.

Detailed Position Information
The University of Alabama School of Law seeks to fill up to four tenure-track positions for the 2027-28 academic year, including two positions at the Assistant Professor of Law rank. Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. from an accredited law school or an equivalent degree (such as a Ph.D. in a related field). Entry-level candidates should demonstrate potential for strong teaching and scholarship.

Qualified candidates with expertise in any of the following fields will be considered: criminal law and procedure, contracts, property, civil procedure, consumer law, business law, tax law, intellectual property, and technology/AI. We welcome applications from candidates who approach scholarship from a variety of perspectives and methods.

Salary, benefits, and research support will be nationally competitive. All applications are confidential to the extent permitted by state and federal law. These positions will remain open until filled.

This solicitation is for candidates interested in applying for a position as an Assistant Professor of Law. Questions should be directed to Russell Gold, Chair of the Entry-Level Faculty Appointments Committee, at lawhiring@ua.edu.

Lateral candidates interested in applying for a position as an Associate or Full Professor should apply through the "Associate / Full Professor of Law - Tenure/Tenure Track" position available at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. from an accredited law school or an equivalent degree (such as a Ph.D. in a related field). Entry-level candidates should demonstrate potential for strong teaching and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in any of the following fields: criminal law and procedure, contracts, property, civil procedure, consumer law, business law, tax law, intellectual property, and technology/AI.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
All applicants must apply for this position through the University of Alabama’s job site at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law. Applicants must submit a resume / CV and letter of interest. Applicants may also submit a statement of teaching philosophy if desired.