Professor

University of Miami Health System; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a dynamic law faculty member to enhance curricular innovation and academic success beginning in Spring 2027. The role includes contributing to the Law School's intellectual environment and strengthening bar passage outcomes. Candidates should have a record of excellence in teaching core law courses and leadership experience in academic settings. A cover letter, CV, references, and teaching evaluations are required for application.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of excellence teaching core law courses.
• Experience in law school academic or administrative leadership.
• Subject-matter expertise in legal pedagogy or core first-year courses is preferred.
• Experience in law school academic or administrative leadership and a record of excellence in teaching.
• Subject‑matter expertise in legal pedagogy, the legal profession, or core first‑year courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the intellectual life of the Law School.
• Lead in curricular innovation and academic success.
• Strengthen bar passage outcomes.
• Provide leadership in law school academic/administrative matters.

Skills

Curricular innovation

Excellence in teaching

Leadership in academic settings

Subject-matter expertise in legal pedagogy

Job description

Internal Applicants

Current Staff, Faculty, or Temporary employees of the University of Miami should use the internal application process in Workday. For instructions on applying for a faculty or staff position, see the tip sheet.

Job Overview

The University of Miami School of Law seeks applications from lateral law faculty candidates with administrative or curriculum development experience to join our vibrant community beginning in the Spring of 2027. The role focuses on curricular innovation, academic success, and bar passage outcomes.

Location

Miami, FL

Subjects

Various (see posting)

Start Date

January 1, 2027

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Contribute to the intellectual life of the Law School and strengthen the curriculum.
• Lead in curricular innovation, academic success, and bar passage outcomes.
• Demonstrated record of excellence teaching core law courses, including first‑year and bar‑tested subjects and/or Professional Responsibility.
• Experience in law school academic or administrative leadership and a record of excellence in teaching.
• Subject‑matter expertise in legal pedagogy, the legal profession, or core first‑year courses is preferred.

Application Materials

Submit online through the University of Miami employment portal a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names of three references, and teaching evaluations (if available) in PDF format.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Faculty

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.