Assistant or Associate Professor of Law

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 6th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

Part of a comprehensive research university, the College of Law is a dynamic urban law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full- and part-time law students. The College of Law seeks candidates who will make meaningful scholarly contributions, participate actively in the life of the law school, and who will enhance the College of Law's strong teaching reputation.

The College of Law faculty is a collegial and accomplished community of scholars and teachers. Faculty members have published in leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals, have authored books and book chapters, and have frequently appeared in national and international news outlets. Faculty scholarship is supported through research assistance, summer stipends, travel support, and awards. The College of Law is consistently recognized as a best-value law school, a top-ranked school for diversity, and for achieving excellent bar passage and post-graduate employment rates. The College of Law also features innovative and nationally renowned programs in health law, access to justice, legal analytics, metropolitan and urban growth, and sports and entertainment law.

Georgia State University College of Law invites entry-level and junior lateral (pre-tenure) candidates to apply for a tenure-track position to begin no later than the 2025-26 academic year. The College of Law seeks candidates who research and teach in the area of Constitutional Law. Special consideration will be given to those interested in teaching an additional course in one of the following areas: Professional Responsibility, Evidence, and/or Civil Procedure.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by September 1, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the College of Law Recruitment Committee.

Please note that applicants may be required to submit further documentation prior to a screening and/or campus interview.

For any questions related to this announcement, contact Committee Chair, Professor Nirej Sekhon (nsekhon@gsu.edu).

Applicants should have a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.), Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), LL.M. (Master of Laws), or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited law school (or foreign equivalent).

Applicants seeking the rank of Assistant Professor should demonstrate a track record or promise in teaching and research.

Applicants seeking the rank of Associate Professor must have superior academic credentials and a demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.

A Criminal Background Check is required.

Law Academic/9-month appointment. Standard work hours to support required workload of 33.3% Teaching, 33.3% Research, and 33.3% service.

Georgia State Law faculty may be required to work non-standard hours including day, evening, online, blended/hybrid, and weekends as determined by the Dean.

For any questions related to this announcement, contact Committee Chair, Professor Nirej Sekhon ( nsekhon@gsu.edu).

For additional assistance you may contact the College of Law Office of Academic Affairs (lawadaa@gsu.edu).

Applicants should submit a completed application along with a statement of interest, full curriculum vitae, research agenda, and teaching evaluations (if applicable).

For any questions related to this announcement, contact Committee Chair, Professor Nirej Sekhon ( nsekhon@gsu.edu).

For additional assistance you may contact the College of Law Office of Academic Affairs (lawadaa@gsu.edu).

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.