Tenure-Track Law Faculty: Civil Procedure, Contracts & Torts

Widener University; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Widener Law Commonwealth seeks entry-level or pre-tenure lateral faculty for tenure-track positions starting 2027-2028. We have needs in Civil Procedure, Contracts, Legal Methods, and Torts, plus Criminal Law, First Amendment, and Sales. Teaching packages may be rounded with flexible course needs.

The position reports to the Dean of the Law School. Widener Law Commonwealth emphasizes inclusive excellence and active teaching, with scholars participating in law reform efforts.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of related work or teaching experience.
• Strong academic or practice background in taught courses.
• Capacity to be an effective classroom teacher and scholar.

Responsibilities

• Teach first-year and upper-division courses, day and evening.
• Engage in scholarship and provide service to the law school.
• Advise students and student organizations as needed.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives within the law community.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly research

Student mentoring

Course development

Education

J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Zoom

Job description

Widener Law Commonwealth seeks entry-level or pre-tenure lateral faculty for tenure-track positions starting 2027-2028. We have needs in Civil Procedure, Contracts, Legal Methods, and Torts, plus Criminal Law, First Amendment, and Sales. Teaching packages may be rounded with flexible course needs.

The position reports to the Dean of the Law School. Widener Law Commonwealth emphasizes inclusive excellence and active teaching, with scholars participating in law reform efforts.