Open Rank Professor of Law (Tenure line), or Visiting Professor

Professors are tenured faculty. They have demonstrated a sustained record of effectiveness in teaching, research including scholarly publications, and service appropriate to the discipline. The Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

The University of Virginia School of Law seeks candidates for a small number of tenure-line (entry-level, full) or visiting faculty positions beginning in August 2025. These new faculty members will join a vibrant scholarly community in the School of Law, which takes pride in its collegial and supportive environment.

Entry-level candidates are strongly encouraged to register with the AALS Faculty Appointments Register (FAR) . Please check with the AALS regarding their registration deadlines.

The positions will remain open to applications until filled.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent degree strongly preferred. In exceptional cases, a terminal degree in the applicant’s field (e.g., a Ph.D.) will be considered. Rank and compensation subject to individual qualifications and experience. Distinguished academic and professional background and superior scholarly record expected. Curriculum needs varied.

Please submit a cover letter, your C.V., and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address). Note: the form will ask for one contact reference - please list all three references on one form.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.