Associate Professor, School of Law

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 154,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Seton Hall University School of Law invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor position to begin July 1, 2027, at its Newark, New Jersey campus. The role emphasizes scholarly promise and outstanding teaching and mentoring that prepares students for the practice of law.

We will consider entry-level and lateral candidates, with particular teaching needs in tax law and a commitment to building an equitable and diverse academic community.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent degree required.
• Record of academic excellence expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor law students, contributing to the law school's academic mission.
• Support collegial service and leadership within the faculty.

Skills

Scholarly promise

Teaching excellence

Mentoring

Diversity leadership

Education

J.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Associate Professor, School of Law

Job No: 497510

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: Newark

Categories: Faculty

Seton Hall University School of Law welcomes applications for atenure-track position to begin July 1, 2027. Candidates shoulddemonstrate (i) scholarly promise, (ii) the ability or potential tobe an outstanding teacher and mentor who can prepare students forthe practice of law, and (iii) leadership in service towardbuilding an equitable and diverse academic community.

We will consider entry-level and lateral candidates. We haveparticular teaching needs in tax law.

Duties and Responsibilities

Seton Hall Law School offers a vibrant, energetic academicenvironment. Located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, approximately20 minutes from Manhattan, Seton Hall Law is especiallywell-regarded in the health and life sciences law, intellectualproperty, cybersecurity, and privacy arenas, and it is in theprocess of expanding its role in energy, gaming/sports, technologyand data analytics.

The main campus of Seton Hall University is located in SouthOrange, New Jersey, about 4 miles from the Law School . Seton HallUniversity is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of highereducation in the United States and is home to about 6,300undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturallydiverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and communitylives. Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Ithonors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all itsemployees. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and support theuniversity's mission as a Catholic institution of highereducation.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree and a record ofacademic excellence.

Salary Range

$153,855-$170,951

Exempt/Nonexempt

Exempt

Physical Demands

General Office Environment

Benefits Information

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplifyand enrich your life. https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey,14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesaninstitution of higher education in the United States and is home toabout 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrantand culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academicexcellence and ethical development in a collaborative environmentand prepares its students to be servant leaders in theirprofessional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equalopportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomesemployees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respectCatholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, andsupport the University's mission as a Catholic institution ofhigher education.

Advertised: 14 October 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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