"Associate / Full Professor of Law – Tenured Appointment - 527233"

The University of Alabama School of Law seeks to fill one tenured appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank for the 2026-27 academic year. Qualified candidates with expertise in banking and commercial law will be considered.

Duties will include teaching, conducting scholarly research and publishing the results, engaging in University and external service, and advising students.

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). 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. Questions should be directed to Fred Vars, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at lawhiring@ua.edu.

All applicants must apply for this position through the University of Alabama’s job site. Applications must include a resume / CV, letter of interest, and statement of teaching philosophy.

If you are interested in joining an outstanding law school with a strong academic community, enviable student bar passage and employment rates, a low student-to-faculty ratio, and curricular offerings with breadth and depth, all within a supportive and diverse environment, then Alabama Law is the place for you.