Legal Studies Assistant Professor — Fall 2027

Georgia Gwinnett College; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

The Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice and International Studies at Georgia Gwinnett College invites applications for a full-time assistant professor of Legal Studies beginning August 1, 2027. The position emphasizes teaching a 4/4 load of lower- and upper-division courses, scholarly activity, and leadership of the paralegal certification program.

Candidates should bring a terminal degree or JD, with teaching experience and a commitment to undergraduate education, student

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Political Science or related field or a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school.
• Demonstration of prior teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 load of lower- and upper-division courses.
• Oversee and promote the paralegal certification program.
• Engage in scholarly activities and develop a research agenda.
• Participate in student engagement and service to the college and community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly activity

Research agenda

Education

Terminal degree in Political Science or related field

J.D. from ABA-accredited school

Tools

Legal research methods

Emerging legal technologies

Job description

The Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice and International Studies at Georgia Gwinnett College invites applications for a full-time assistant professor of Legal Studies beginning August 1, 2027. The position emphasizes teaching a 4/4 load of lower- and upper-division courses, scholarly activity, and leadership of the paralegal certification program.

Candidates should bring a terminal degree or JD, with teaching experience and a commitment to undergraduate education, student