LARW Teaching Professor: Legal Writing & Research Mentor

University of Washington School of Law; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

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. The appointment is full-time for nine months over three years.

The successful candidate will teach two sections of the first-year LARW course for the full academic year, mentor students, and develop curriculum with the LARW team to deepen legal writing and practical lawyering skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach two sections of the first-year LARW course for the full academic year (3 quarters).
• Mentor students and foster an inclusive environment.
• Develop curriculum with the LARW team to improve learning outcomes.

Skills

Legal writing

Teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or foreign equivalent

Job description

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. The appointment is full-time for nine months over three years.

The successful candidate will teach two sections of the first-year LARW course for the full academic year, mentor students, and develop curriculum with the LARW team to deepen legal writing and practical lawyering skills.