"Legal Writing Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer - Open Rank"

Job Details

Position Summary

The University of Georgia School of Law invites applications for non-tenure track Legal Writing positions.

The positions will be at the rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Principal Lecturer to begin in August 2026 or January 2027. Applicants must be committed to providing first-rate legal instruction and engaging in meaningful service. The initial course package will consist of instructing first-year legal writing and two additional legal writing courses based on the needs of the Law School.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by March 15, 2026. All applications will be considered until the position is filled.
• Please submit a CV, cover letter, and relevant writing sample for consideration.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: F2656P
• Working Title: Legal Writing Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer - Open Rank
• Department: Law School-General
• Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
• Job Posting Date: 02/11/2026
• Job Closing Date: Open until filled
• Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Information

• Classification Title: Open Rank
• Faculty Rank: Open Rank
• Contract Type: Law Academic (9 mo.)
• Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Requirements

• Two years experience in the legal profession
• For information on the criteria for the rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Principal Lecturer, please see https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/appointment-promotion-guidelines-lecturers.pdf

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• One semester or more of legal writing instruction.
• One year or more of judicial clerkship experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Instruct School of Law legal writing courses. Percentage Of Time: 90
• Service commitment to the public or to the Law School. Percentage Of Time: 10

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample