Assistant Teaching Professor - Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing (LARW)

Go Huskies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington School of Law invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (teaching track), with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month, 3-year appointment beginning September 16, 2027.

The base salary range is $11,300–$13,000 per month, commensurate with experience, and the candidate will teach two sections of our first-year LARW course for the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching legal writing and other practical lawyering skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

Responsibilities

• Teach two sections of the first-year LARW course for the full academic year (three quarters) with class sizes of 17–20 students.
• Mentor students and foster an inclusive environment in the course.
• Develop curriculum with new discoveries and learning outcomes in collaboration with the LARW team.

Skills

Teaching ability

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or foreign equivalent

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Law

Location

Seattle Campus

Open Date

Aug 25, 2026

Description

Position Description

The Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing (LARW) program at the University of Washington School of Law invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank Assistant Professor (teaching track), with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month, 3-year appointment beginning September 16, 2027 .

The base salary range for this position will be$11,300 - $13,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach two sections of our first-year LARW course for the full academic year (3 quarters) with an anticipated class size of 17-20 students.

Our innovative LARW course offers first-year students seven credits of instruction in core lawyering skills including legal method, research, and writing. The successful candidate will mentor students and foster an inclusive environment. Legal writing courses at UW Law are taught by a team of dedicated and experienced faculty who stress collaboration and innovation. In collaboration with the LARW team, the successful candidate will develop curriculum that is consistently improved with new discoveries and learning outcomes.

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates with admission to the Washington bar.

Qualifications

Applicants for this teaching faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or foreign equivalent.
• Expertise that demonstrates the potential for excellence in teaching legal writing and other practical lawyering skills.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information .

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