Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor - Open Rank

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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor - Open Rank

Law School-General

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Commensurate with Experience

08/01/2026

07/10/2025

Yes

All applications will be considered until the position is filled. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae/resume with this application.

Athens Area

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Open Rank

Open Rank

Law Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Track or Tenured

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.), Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), LL.M. (Master of Laws), or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited law school.

The University of Georgia School of Law invites applications to fill one or more tenure-track or tenured positions at the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor. The positions will begin August 2026, with a possibility of a January 1, 2027 start date. Applicants must be committed to producing world-class scholarship, providing first-rate legal training, and engaging in meaningful service. Curricular priorities include property, contracts, torts, environmental law, and bankruptcy and secured transactions. Other specific curricular interests include international, administrative, banking, business and employment law. Candidates who can teach in more than one of the above-listed disciplines will be especially helpful.

Applicants seeking the rank of Associate Professor or Professor must have superior academic credentials and a demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. The School of Law is committed to producing world-class ideas, so candidates should have a demonstrated track record of scholarly publications or scholarly potential.

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Produce and/or publish scholarly research.

50

Instruct School of Law courses.

40

Service commitment to public or Law School.

10