"Associate or Full Professor of Constitutional Law"

Position Information

Posting Number
F00471P

Classification Title
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Position Title
Associate or Full Professor of Constitutional Law

Department
Law - Instruction

College
College of Law

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
External

About the Department

Located in the heart of Atlanta, the Georgia State University College of Law is a dynamic, urban-centered law school dedicated to producing practice-ready legal professionals. With a student body of approximately 650 full- and part-time law students, the College is recognized for its value and renowned for its excellent bar passage and post-graduate employment rates. The College fosters a commitment to diversity, innovation, and experiential learning.

The College of Law faculty is a collegial and accomplished community of scholars and teachers. Faculty members have a tangible impact on legal education and on law and policy. Faculty members regularly publish in leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals, author books and book chapters, and appear in national and international news outlets. Scholarship is supported through research assistance, summer stipends, travel support, and awards. The College of Law also features innovative and nationally renowned programs in constitutional law, health law, access to justice, legal analytics, metropolitan and urban growth, and sports and entertainment law.

Position Description

Georgia State University College of Law invites candidates to apply for a tenured professor position in constitutional law who will assume a leadership role in the Center for Constitutional Law, Practice and Democracy (described below). Specifically, the College of Law seeks candidates who have established academic reputations in constitutional law with a particular interest and expertise in voting rights and/or election law. The successful candidate will begin no later than the 2026-2027 academic year. A successful candidate will be expected to teach in the constitutional law and general law curriculum, make meaningful scholarly contributions, and participate actively in the life of Georgia State Law. A successful candidate will also advise students, helping them develop professional identity and prepare for impactful and meaningful careers.

Mission Statement of the Center for Constitutional Law, Practice and Democracy (the “Center”): The mission of the Center for Constitutional Law, Practice and Democracy is to advance the Constitution’s aims of preventing arbitrary power and protecting democratic freedoms. The Center will seek to create the conditions for liberty, equality, and the rule of law to flourish within a pluralistic society. The Center will facilitate critical research, public education, and engagement on issues of constitutional significance, particularly in the areas of voting rights, election law, and democratic governance.

Goals of The Center:

1. Academic Leadership in Constitutional Law: To establish the Center as a premier institution for the study of constitutional law, bringing together leading scholars to engage with emerging legal and democratic challenges.
2. Practical Engagement and Litigation: To integrate academic scholarship with practical legal work, supporting the production of amicus briefs, engaging with judicial bodies, and advancing policy discussions around constitutional law.
3. Education and Experiential Learning: To provide law students with hands-on experience in constitutional law and democratic governance through fellowships, clinics, and collaborative research projects.
4. Public Engagement: To serve as a nonpartisan, accessible voice in the broader public discourse on constitutional issues, providing a forum for community dialogue and educational outreach on critical legal topics.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by February 23, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the College of Law Recruitment Committee.

Please note that applicants may be asked to submit further documentation prior to a screening and/or campus interview.

For any questions related to this announcement, contact Committee Chair, Professor Nirej Sekhon (nsekhon@gsu.edu).

Required Experience
Applicants seeking the rank of Associate or Full Professor must have superior academic credentials and a demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.

Required Education
Applicants should have a Juris Doctor (J.D.), 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 (or foreign equivalent).

Salary
Commensurate with rank at appointment

Work Hours
Law Academic/9-month appointment. Standard work hours to support required workload of 34% Teaching, 33% Research and 33% service.

Georgia State Law faculty may be required to work non-standard hours including day, evening, online, blended/hybrid and weekends as determined by the Dean.

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/01/2026

Open Date
02/02/2026

Review of Applications Begins
02/02/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Applicants should submit a completed application along with a statement of interest, full curriculum vitae, research agenda, and teaching evaluations (if applicable).

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6589