Full-Time Faculty

Charlestonlaw; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston School of Law invites applications for entry-level and lateral candidates to join as full-time, tenure-track faculty. Openings exist in Constitutional Law, Business Organizations, and Contracts/Sales, with additional opportunities in Legal Research, Analysis & Writing and Foundations of Legal Practice. Applicants must hold a J.D.

or equivalent, be licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, have law practice experience, and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, scholarship,

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. or its equivalent.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Commitment to exceptional teaching, scholarship, service and collegiality.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person courses beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year in Constitutional Law; Business Organizations; and Contracts/Sales, as well as Legal Research, Analysis and Writing and Foundations of Legal Practice.

Skills

Exceptional teaching

Scholarly research

Collegiality

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Charleston School of Law welcomes applications from entry-level and lateral candidates interested in appointment to full-time, tenure-track positions teaching in the following areas: (1) Constitutional Law; (2) Business Organizations; and (3) Contracts/Sales.

We also invite applications from entry-level and lateral candidates interested in appointment to teach Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, along with Foundations of Legal Practice.

All candidates must: (1) possess a J.D. or its equivalent; (2) be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; (3) have law practice experience; and (4) be committed to exceptional teaching, scholarship, service, and collegiality. Successful applicants must be available to teach in-person during required teaching times beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year.

Charleston Law is an ABA fully-accredited, 501(c)(3) institution that offers a comprehensive three-year program enriched by its longstanding student-centered mission, commitment to an extraordinary classroom experience, and dedication to public service. The campus is located in the Upper King Street district of historic, downtown Charleston, South Carolina, which Travel + Leisure Magazine named as the Number One Best City in the United States for twelve consecutive years from 2013 to 2024 (and ranked as #2 for 2026). The Princeton Review has rated Charleston Law as a top institution for faculty accessibility, teaching quality, and resources for women.

Charleston Law is an Equal Opportunity employer.