Visiting Professor (IP)Villanova University

Villanova University

Visiting Professor (IP)

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Posting Number:20260004FPosition Title:Visiting Professor (IP)Position 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 invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Law during academic year 2026-27. The Visiting Professor (IP) is a temporary, non-tenure track,10-month appointment beginning in the summer of 2026.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching two courses: IP Survey in the Fall and Patent Law in the Spring. The successful candidate will have ample time to focus on scholarship and be afforded access to the Law School’s library and related resources.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach the Patent Law and IP Survey courses.
• Advise and support students through formal and informal means.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong classroom teaching skills
• Expertise in the area of Intellectual Property Law

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant record of successful teaching.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:All applications are to 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 finalists only.

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:01/13/2026Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: CompetitiveSalary Band:Job Classification:faculty

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Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Summary of Teaching Evaluations
2. Statement of Contribution to Mission
3. Other Document

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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