Associate Professor of Law

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Associate Professor of Law

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Apply through the AALS Faculty Appointments Register athttps://www.aals.org/services/recruitment/or complete an online faculty application athttps://www.gwu.jobs/postings/127573and upload a cover letter indicating the area of interest with a current curriculum vitae, including a list of references.Please email questions to[email protected]. Review of applications will begin on August 13,2026, and continue until the positions are filled. Only complete applications submitted either through AALS or GW’s online system will be considered.
Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number:	F002641
Academic Title:	Associate Professor of Law
Rank:	Associate Professor
Administrative Title:	Associate Professor of Law
Discipline	Law
Specialty:
Contract Type:	Tenure Track
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date:	08/01/2027
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Position Description Summary:	The George Washington University Law School invites applications for two entry-level, tenure-track faculty appointments, beginning in Fall 2027. The school is interested in candidates in two fields of study: immigration and family law. The University and Law School have a strong commitment to preparing students to become resilient leaders who help shape solutions to the pressing challenges of our times. The University and Law School also have a strong commitment to recruiting faculty of the highest caliber who have thrived in different environments and would enrich the university with different experiences and perspectives.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:	This position will be responsible for teaching, research, and service.
Minimum Qualifications:	Applicants must possess a J.D. degree or an advanced degree in a relevant field, and have relevant experience such as teaching, legal practice, or judicial clerkships. Applicants must also have a strong academic record that demonstrates the potential for superb teaching and show scholarly promise, evidenced by publications in scholarly journals or scholarly works in progress.
Advertised Salary:	The salary range for these positions is $185,000–$205,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Other Benefits:	This position qualifies for healthcare and other benefits available to full-time employees. For more information about these benefits, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits.
Other Information:
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Apply through the AALS Faculty Appointments Register at https://www.aals.org/services/recruitment/or complete an online faculty application athttps://www.gwu.jobs/postings/127573and upload a cover letter indicating the area of interest with a current curriculum vitae, including a list of references.Please email questions to[email protected]. Review of applications will begin on August 13,2026, and continue until the positions are filled. Only complete applications submitted either through AALS or GW’s online system will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
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Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link	https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/127573

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Statement of Teaching Interest
2. Statement of Research Interest
3. Sample Publications
4. List of Publications
5. Course Evaluations or Summaries

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a J.D. degree or an advanced degree in a relevant field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a strong academic record that demonstrates the potential for superb teaching?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have relevant experience such as teaching, legal practice, or judicial clerkship?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Have you shown scholarly promise, as evidenced by publications in scholarly journals or scholarly works in progress?
   • Yes
   • No