Assistant/Associate Professor of Law

Barry University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Retirement

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida is seeking tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professors of Law for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates will teach in various subject areas, with an emphasis on Commercial Law and Business Organizations. The role requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and offers an opportunity to contribute to an esteemed legal education setting.

The position includes responsibilities like teaching, scholarship, and student mentoring, with compensation based on rank and experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision coverage, and work/life balance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and potential for outstanding scholarship.
• Practice experience and/or judicial clerkship experience in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach for 13 weeks during Fall and Spring semesters.
• Perform committee work and student mentoring.
• Engage in scholarship and student advising.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Scholarship Potential

Practice Experience

Education

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Summary

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida is seeking tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professors of Law for the 2026-2027 academic year for all subject matter areas. In addition, areas of particular interest are Commercial Law, Business Organizations, and Juvenile Defense Clinic. Ranking will depend on the experience of the candidate. We welcome candidates with outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, practice experience, and/or judicial clerkship experience. Successful applicants will also have experience that suggests the ability to effectively teach students in a legal education setting. The compensation will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s rank, education, and experience.

Essential Functions

Teach for 13 weeks during Fall and Spring semesters. Class times vary depending on the credit hours. Perform committee work, scholarship, student mentoring, and student advising.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrable, or potential for, outstanding scholarship.
• Prior teaching experience with the target courses is advantageous but not required.
• Practice experience and/or judicial clerkship experience in area(s) relevant to target courses, either through private practice or government/public service.
• Commitment to the mission of the Law School and its curricular and instructional methods and goals.

Application Instructions

• Cover letter addressed to Professor Sam Kan, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Three (3) references.
• Statement of teaching preferences.
• Scholarly agenda.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with university policies. Only candidates who apply through Barry University's career portal will be considered.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.