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Posting Number:20251259FPosition Title:Assistant/Associate/Professor of LawPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/10-monthsDepartment:241-Law School InstructionPosition Summary:
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law seeks an outstanding educator-scholar to join its faculty. We welcome applications from candidates across all areas of law.
This tenure-track faculty position will be filled at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
A candidate hired as a tenure-track faculty member who has had either significant law teaching experience, a significant record of scholarship, or significant experience in legal practice of public service may be appointed as an Associate Professor. For faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank, the tenure decision shall be made no later than the end of the sixth semester of service. A candidate at the rank of Full Professor may also be hired after an appointments process that includes a tenure review.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach courses in areas of interest and expertise, subject to the needs of the Law School.
- Conduct scholarly research, publication, and related scholarly activities.
- Provide service to the Law School, University, profession, and community.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor is required.
- Outstanding teaching ability is required.
- Outstanding scholarly potential is required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications:Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:
Candidates must apply online and include:
- Application cover letter,
- Current and complete curriculum vitae,
- Statement of teaching philosophy,
- List of 3 references (we will contact the references for finalists only),
- Unofficial academic transcripts. Official transcripts will be required from finalist only.
All applicants must apply through the official Villanova University posting and send application materials to appointments@law.villanova.edu.
Finalists will be required to submit a statement on their contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments.
Mission Statement | Villanova University
Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.
Posting Date:08/06/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information:
Competitive
Salary Band:Job Classification:faculty
