Associate Professor / Professor

Job Title:

Associate Professor / Professor, School of Law

Job Summary:

The University of San Francisco School of Law is in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic and progressive cities, which gives our community a global perspective and access to a vibrant legal community, premier arts and culture, as well as centers of innovation in tech, finance, environmental justice, and more. The campus is located in a beautiful neighborhood just north of Golden Gate Park and halfway between Ocean Beach and the Financial District.

The University of San Francisco School of Law is steeped in the hallmarks of a Jesuit education with an unwavering commitment to social justice and a focus on training skilled, ethical, and community-engaged lawyers. The Law School has a proud 110-year history of preparing its diverse graduates to be excellent and ethical attorneys who serve their clients and communities with integrity.

The Law School is seeking entry-level tenure track and lateral tenured applicants for three positions on our full-time faculty to begin in the fall of 2026. USF Law welcomes outstanding candidates in all areas but is especially interested in the fields of criminal, property, and civil procedure law, with secondary interests in environmental, employment, and international law. Practice experience is especially valued for candidates seeking to teach civil procedure, criminal, and employment law.

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Job Requirements:

Applicants should have an understanding and commitment to USF’s mission, vision, and values.

Applicants should demonstrate a record of professional excellence, including: scholarly achievement or the potential for scholarly excellence; strong classroom teaching skills; and a commitment to serving the Law School and the community.

Experience teaching diverse student populations is a plus.   

Applicants should include a cover letter, C/V, research agenda, statement of teaching philosophy, and, if applicable, their most recent teaching evaluations (up to three years).

Contact: USF School of Law, Office of Faculty Services, [email protected].

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$150,000 - $180,000 annualized; commensurate with experience