"Visiting Assistant Professor of Law"

Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

Company:

Villanova University

Job Location:

Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085

Category:

Law and Legal Studies

Type:

Full-Time

Posting Number: 20241187F

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/10-months

Department: 241-Law School Instruction

Position Summary

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law seeks a qualified individual to serve as Visiting Assistant Professor of Law during academic year 2025-26. This position is a 10-month visiting position beginning in the summer of 2025, with the possibility of one additional 10-month term.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching two courses, one per semester. Courses are subject to negotiation, based on the curricular needs of the Law School and the interests of the candidate. The successful candidate will have ample time to focus on scholarship and be afforded access to the Law School's library and related resources. Past Visiting Assistant Professors of Law at Villanova have found great success in legal academia.

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 one course in the Fall 2025 semester and one course in the Spring 2026 semester.
• Engage in scholarly research, publication, and related scholarly activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in academia is preferred.

Special Message to Applicants

Candidates must apply online and 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 of Contribution to the University's Augustinian Catholic Mission.
Mission Statement | Villanova University

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

Salary Posting Information

Competitive.

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