Associate Professor of Law

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

The George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC, invites applications for two entry-level, tenure-track faculty appointments beginning Fall 2027 in immigration and family law. The University emphasizes resilience and diverse perspectives in shaping legal education.

Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service with a strong commitment to excellence in scholarship and student mentorship. Applicants should have a J.D.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. degree or an advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in teaching, legal practice, or judicial clerkships is preferred.
• Strong academic record demonstrating teaching potential and scholarly promise.

Responsibilities

• Teach, conduct research, and provide service to the Law School.
• Develop and teach courses in immigration and family law as applicable.
• Contribute to faculty governance and mentoring of students.

Education

J.D. or advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

Recruitment Plan

Posting Number: F002641

Academic Title: Associate Professor of Law

Rank: Associate Professor

Administrative Title: Associate Professor of Law

Discipline: Law

Contract Type: Tenure Track

Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2027

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Description Summary

The George Washington University Law School invites applications for two entry-level, tenure-track faculty appointments, beginning in Fall 2027. The school is interested in candidates in two fields of study: immigration and family law. The University and Law School have a strong commitment to preparing students to become resilient leaders who help shape solutions to the pressing challenges of our times. The University and Law School also have a strong commitment to recruiting faculty of the highest caliber who have thrived in different environments and would enrich the university with different experiences and perspectives.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for teaching, research, and service.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree or an advanced degree in a relevant field, and have relevant experience such as teaching, legal practice, or judicial clerkships. Applicants must also have a strong academic record that demonstrates the potential for superb teaching and show scholarly promise, evidenced by publications in scholarly journals or scholarly works in progress.

Advertised Salary

The salary range for these positions is $185,000–$205,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Other Benefits

• This position qualifies for healthcare and other benefits available to full-time employees. For more information about these benefits, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits.

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Please email questions to [e-mail].

Review of applications will begin on August 13,2026, and continue until the positions are filled. Only complete applications submitted either through AALS or GW’s online system will be considered.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/127573