Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor - Open Rank

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia School of Law invites applications for tenure-track or tenured positions at Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank. Start dates include August 2027 or January 2028. The appointment emphasizes scholarly research, teaching, and public service in focus areas such as professional responsibility, torts, and bankruptcy/secured transactions.

Minimum qualifications include a J.D. or equivalent and a terminal research degree (S.J.D./Ph.D.).

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a J.D. from an accredited law school and a terminal research degree (S.J.D./Ph.D. or equivalent).
• Evidence of scholarly potential and strong teaching abilities are essential.
• Commitment to world‑class scholarship, teaching excellence, and meaningful service is preferred for higher ranks.

Responsibilities

• Produce and/or publish scholarly research – 50%
• Instruct School of Law courses – 40%
• Service commitment to the public or the Law School – 10%

Skills

Scholarly writing

Teaching ability

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent

Doctoral degree (S.J.D./Ph.D.) or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor - Open Rank

The University of Georgia School of Law invites applications to fill one or more tenure‑track or tenured positions at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. Positions will begin in August 2027, with a possible January 1, 2028 start date.

Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, Doctor of Science of Law (J.S.D.) or Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

Disciplines of Focus: professional responsibility, torts, and bankruptcy/secured transactions. Candidates who can teach more than one of these disciplines are especially welcome.

Preferred Qualifications: Commitment to producing world‑class scholarship, first‑rate legal education, and meaningful service. For Associate Professor or Professor rank, demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service; an established track record of scholarly publications or proven scholarly potential.

Responsibility Summary:

• Produce and/or publish scholarly research – 50%
• Instruct School of Law courses – 40%
• Service commitment to the public or the Law School – 10%

Applicant Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Other Documents #1 (optional)

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.