Posting Number: 20241187F

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/10-months

Department: 241-Law School Instruction

Position Summary: 

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law seeks a qualified individual to serve as Visiting Assistant Professor of Law during academic year 2025-26. This position is a 10-month visiting position beginning in the summer of 2025, with the possibility of one additional 10-month term.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching two courses, one per semester. Courses are subject to negotiation, based on the curricular needs of the Law School and the interests of the candidate. The successful candidate will have ample time to focus on scholarship and be afforded access to the Law School’s library and related resources. Past Visiting Assistant Professors of Law at Villanova have found great success in legal academia.

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 one course in the Fall 2025 semester and one course in the Spring 2026 semester.
  • Engage in scholarly research, publication, and related scholarly activities.
  • Minimum Qualifications:Juris Doctor is required.
  • Preferred Qualifications:A demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in academia is preferred.

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 finalists only.

Finalists will be required to submit a Statement of Contribution to the University’s Augustinian Catholic Mission.

Mission Statement | Villanova University

Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.

Posting Date: 11/21/2024

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive.

Salary Band: 

Job Classification: faculty

Minimum Number of References Needed 3

Maximum Number of References Needed 3

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