Research Assistant Professor of Law

University of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia School of Law is seeking a small number of limited-term, non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor faculty positions beginning in August 2027. These new faculty members will join a vibrant scholarly community in the School of Law, which takes pride in its collegial and supportive environment.

Appointments are non-tenure-track and designed to advance scholarly work while preserving flexibility for future academic opportunities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent degree strongly preferred.
• In exceptional cases, a terminal degree in the applicant’s field (e.g., a Ph.D.) will be considered.
• Distinguished academic and professional background and superior scholarly promise expected.

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent degree

Terminal degree in field (e.g., Ph.D.) considered in exceptional cases

Job description

The University of Virginia School of Law is seeking candidates for a small number of limited-term, non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor faculty positions beginning in August 2027. These new faculty members will join a vibrant scholarly community in the School of Law, which takes pride in its collegial and supportive environment.

These positions are designed to provide candidates with time to work on their scholarship in anticipation of entering the law school teaching market.

Qualifiations

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent degree strongly preferred. In exceptional cases, a terminal degree in the applicant’s field (e.g., a Ph.D.) will be considered. Distinguished academic and professional background and superior scholarly promise expected.