Assistant or Associate Professor of Law

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Dickinson Law invites applications from both entry-level and junior lateral candidates for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor of Law), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, at our University Park, Pennsylvania location.

We are seeking candidates to annually teach Contracts and Sales alongside two courses of their scholarly interest and our institutional need. Candidates may bring a wide range of qualifications, including relevant teaching or practice experience, judicial clerkships at any level, interdisciplinary scholarly work, or post-J.D. studies, degrees, or certificates.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Produce high-quality scholarly research in the field of law,
• Teach law courses and demonstrate excellence in the classroom,
• Supervise and mentor student research assistants, and
• Provide service to the law school, university, and broader professional community.

A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, impactful scholarship, and student mentorship is essential.

About Dickinson Law:

Founded in 1834, Penn State Dickinson Law is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s first law school and one of the oldest in the nation. Fully accredited by the ABA and a member of the AALS since 1912, Dickinson Law’s mission is to educate and train lawyers equipped to excel in an evolving legal profession. The Law School is guided by core values of teaching, scholarship, service, and community, which define our mission and culture.

As part of The Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Dickinson Law values belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Penn State’s Values may be found here.

The position is based in University Park, PA. The University prioritizes regular on-site presence to support full engagement in the campus community. Full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty are expected to teach in-person and work on-site. Questions about work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.  

All candidate materials must be submitted via the Penn State Career website. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter and a resume or CV. A candidate’s application materials are expected to provide clear evidence supporting Penn State values and accessibility throughout their teaching, research, and/or service.            

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references. Candidates who advance in the search will be notified to confirm that their references may be contacted.

Questions may be sent to the Appointments Committee Chair through Melissa Walters at [email protected]. Applications received by September 18, 2026, will receive full consideration; however, the search will continue until the positions are filled.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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