Assistant/Associate Professor of Law

UDC College of Arts & Sciences; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement plan (TIAA-CREF)

Sick leave

Job summary

UDC College of Arts & Sciences seeks a tenure-track faculty member for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach law courses, including Property Law and Family Law.

Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor degree with a commitment to teaching excellence and scholarly distinction. The role emphasizes mentorship and research, contributing to the dynamic academic community at UDC.

Qualifications

• Earned Juris Doctor degree and membership in good standing with Bar.
• Potential for teaching and scholarly growth.
• Demonstrated professional competence in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned School of Law courses in the JD program.
• Research, write, and publish scholarly output.
• Advise and mentor students on academic and career issues.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research and writing

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Job Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: Commensurate with rank and experience

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description Of Duties

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW (UDC LAW) seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member to join our dynamic and mission-driven community in the 2026-2027 academic year. We are looking broadly for candidates, but welcome applications from aspiring faculty and junior lateral candidates interested in teaching some or all of the following courses: Property Law, Family Law, and Wills, Trusts, and Estates. Candidates must have a J.D. degree and demonstrate high scholarly distinction or promise and a commitment to teaching excellence.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach assigned School of Law courses in the JD program.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of software and technology in the classroom.
• Research, write, and publish scholarly output in academic or professional journals, books, media outlets, and/or electronic media in a manner that is consistent with the direction of the academic program.
• Keep abreast of developments in the relevant instructional areas by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences to enhance academic performance.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, papers, and exams using rubrics and other student-centered approaches.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Advise and mentor students on academic and career issues.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and scholarship issues.
• Participate in writing grant proposals, as appropriate, to procure external research funding.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, program matters, and academic issues.
• Participate in student recruitment and placement activities.

Minimum Job Requirements

Assistant Professor of Law

• An earned Juris Doctor degree and be a member in good standing of the Bar of the District of Columbia or other state.
• The potential for teaching excellence and scholarly growth; and
• Demonstrated professional competence in the relevant field and the potential for professional growth.

Associate Professor of Law

• An earned Juris Doctor degree and be a member in good standing of the Bar of the District of Columbia or other state.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and a record of scholarship;
• Demonstrated professional competence in the relevant field, demonstrated professional attainment, and the potential for continued professional growth; and
• At least three years of full-time teaching experience at an accredited law school.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union)

This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits

Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2‑1401.01 et. seq., the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference

Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H‑1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference

A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non‑District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7‑year period will result in forfeiture of employment.