Visiting Assistant Professor of Law (Legal Writing)

Visiting Assistant Professor of Law (Legal Writing)

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, 19085

Category: Law and Legal Studies

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: 20260031F

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/10-months

Department: 241-Law School Instruction

Position Summary

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law seeks a qualified individual to serve as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law during the 2026-2027 academic year as a Visitor. This position is a 10-month visiting position beginning on August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will join a group of experienced and enthusiastic legal writing professors and be responsible for teaching either two sections of the required first-year Legal Research, Analysis, Writing, & Communication I and II courses or one section of the first-year course and one section of the required second-year course, according to curricular needs.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach in the required first-year and/or second-year Legal Research, Analysis, Writing, & Communication I and II courses.
• Advise and support students through formal and informal means.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal Education:

• Juris Doctor is required.
• Strong academic record-including, for example, law journal or moot court service-is required.

Minimum Work Experience and Skills:

• Several years of law practice experience is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal writing teaching experience is preferred.

Special Message to Applicants

All applications are to include:

• Application cover letter
• Current and complete curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• List of 3 references (we will contact the references for finalists only)
• Unofficial academic transcripts. Official transcripts will be required from finalists only.
• Finalists will be required to submit a statement on their contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments. Mission Statement | Villanova University

Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.

Salary Posting Information

Competitive