Visiting Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law - Dickinson Law

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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, Visiting Associate Professor of Law, or Visiting Professor of Law for the Spring 2027 semester in our University Park, Pennsylvania location. Visiting faculty work in support of the law school’s mission to prepare students to practice greatness. The appointment term is just for the Spring 2027 semester. The successful candidate’s rank, title, salary, credentials, and experience will be considered in the compensation package.  

Dickinson Law’s University Park location has the following curricular needs to be filled by a visiting faculty for the Spring 2027 semester: Contracts (4 credits) and Sales (3 credits).

Dickinson Law is a leader in antiracist legal education.

Candidate qualifications may include relevant teaching or practice experience, fellowships, judicial clerkships at any level, interdisciplinary scholarly interests, and/or post-J.D. studies, degrees, or certificates. Successful applicants must have experiences that suggest an ability to effectively teach students in a legal education setting.

Inquiries may be sent to the hiring committee through Christine Palermo at [email protected]. To apply, please submit a letter and curriculum vitae along with your online application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policy.  

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About Dickinson Law

Founded in 1834, Dickinson Law is one of the oldest law schools in the country and the oldest in Pennsylvania. It has two locations, one in Carlisle, PA and one in University Park, PA, and both locations are fully accredited. Our faculty and students benefit from the reputation, network, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration that come with being a part of one of the world’s preeminent research universities. Visit us at: https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/.

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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