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Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Professor of Law - Tenure/Tenure-Track

Full-TimeDeadline 7/23/27
$145k - $200k/yr
Mid
JD
Central Islip, NY, USA
HybridRegular physical presence at the Central Islip campus is required; some teaching may be remote.
EducationHigher Education Faculty

About the job

Requirements
  • A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school is required.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring law students.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to service to legal education and the wider community.
  • Candidates must be willing and capable of teaching in person and remotely and be familiar with best practices in both modalities.
  • Candidates should have an established legal scholarship record or promise of legal scholarship.
  • Candidates must be proficient in teaching in and managing a virtual classroom.
  • Candidates must be proficient in or able to become proficient in using advanced technology tools in in-person and virtual classrooms.
  • Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Candidates must be proficient in Zoom and Canvas or a similar learning management system.
  • Candidates must be able to sit at a computer and stand in front of a classroom for long periods.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and teach graduate-level law courses in physical and/or virtual classrooms as assigned and scheduled.
  • Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assessments, final examinations, assignments, and handouts.
  • Grade student assessments, examinations, and assignments in a timely manner and provide meaningful feedback.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Meet regularly with assigned student advisees.
  • Maintain accurate student records.
  • Maintain a regular physical presence at the Central Islip Law Center campus.
  • Stay current in and continually improve teaching skills and expertise in the subjects taught.
  • Stay informed of changes in the law, including statutory changes and case law developments.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on teaching and research issues.
  • Conduct legal research and produce innovative legal scholarship.
  • Provide service to legal education and the wider community.
  • Engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center.
  • Participate on faculty and University committees.
  • Attend faculty meetings and Law Center and student events.
Desired Qualifications
  • Legal practice experience.
  • Teaching experience.
  • An established record or promise of legal scholarship.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, conflict-resolution, and negotiation skills.

About the company

Touro University is a private, nonprofit institution in New York with undergraduate, graduate and professional education rooted in Jewish scholarship and service to the wider community. Its schools teach liberal arts, business, technology, education, law and Jewish studies, alongside medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other health professions. The Lander Colleges accommodate Jewish religious commitments, while other divisions serve a broader mix of learners and its network includes affiliated medical schools in other states. Academic programs combine classroom learning with research, clinical training and professional practice. Chartered in 1970, Touro opened to students in 1971 and has its headquarters in New York, New York.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York, NY

Founded

1971

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