Assistant/Associate/Professor of Legal Writing

Job Description – Legal Analysis, Research & Communication

Saint Louis University School of Law seeks applicants for a full-time faculty appointment in its first-year Legal Analysis, Research, and Communication (LARC) Program, beginning Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will join a team of experienced, collaborative, full-time faculty members in SLU Law's LARC Program. The Program consists of a two-semester, six-credit-hour sequence offered during students' first year of law school. The courses—LARC I and LARC II—focus on developing the legal analysis, research, legal writing, and oral communication skills essential to contemporary law practice. In addition to the traditional 3-year J.D. program taught during the day, candidates for this position will also teach in SLU Law's part-time, evening J.D. program as the need arises.

Primary responsibilities include teaching two sections of LARC I in the fall semester and two sections of LARC II in the spring semester, with support of student teaching assistants. LARC faculty also have the opportunity to develop and teach upper-level courses and summer courses, hire research assistants, serve on committees, and apply for developmental leave. LARC faculty have full voting rights relating to law school governance, curricular matters, and personnel decisions specific to LARC faculty. LARC faculty are encouraged to participate in the scholarly life of the law school and may receive additional resources to support that work.

Qualifications for this position include a J.D., a record of academic excellence, and teaching, practice, or judicial clerkship experience.

Saint Louis University is a nationally recognized teaching-focused, student-centered, Jesuit institution located in the city of St. Louis. The law school is located in downtown St. Louis, just steps away from the state, federal, and municipal courthouses. St. Louis boasts an affordable cost of living, easy commutes, and a strong housing market.

SLU is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and to cultivating a vibrant and inclusive working and learning environment. The University offers competitive compensation, an excellent benefits program, a supportive leadership team, and a healthy work-life balance. Candidates who demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence—including inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds—are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., and the names and contact information for three professional references through the Saint Louis University Human Resources website. For specific questions about the position, contact Hiring Committee Chair at slulawhiring@slu.edu.

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.