Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

Villanova University, United States

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Location: Villanova, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Number: 20241109F
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 Professors of Law during academic year 2024-25. This position is a 10-month, visiting position beginning in the summer of 2024, 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. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. 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 one course in the Fall 2024 semester and one course in the Spring 2025 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 finalist 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:
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Competitive.
Salary Band:
Job Classification: faculty

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