Position: Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
Starting Date: July 1, 2025
The School of Law at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor position, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, beginning July 1, 2025.
Qualifications: A JD degree is required and experience in law school teaching is preferred. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: Torts; Criminal Law; Law, Legislation, and Regulation; Civil Procedure; Constitutional Law; Evidence; Sales; Family Law; Elder Law; Criminal Law; Professional Responsibility; FDA Law; Health Law; and Bioethics. The School of Law’s strongest needs are in Law, Legislation, and Regulation, Property, and Evidence.
Teaching Load: The visitor will teach 2 courses per academic year which may vary based on the School’s curricular needs.
Term and Renewal: This position is for a two-year term, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, subject to the needs of the School and the candidate's performance.
Note: This is not a look-see appointment; it is intended for a visiting faculty member to contribute significantly to the School's teaching mission during the appointment period.
Application Procedure: Applicants should submit the following:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter indicating interest and areas of teaching expertise
- Summaries of recent teaching evaluations, if available
Applications should be submitted electronically through the university’s Interfolio portal at http://apply.interfolio.com/162603.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2025.
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Reasonable accommodation statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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