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Position Status: Faculty, Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Faculty, School of Law
Position Title & Department:
Assistant/Associate or Professor of Law
Department Description:
University of San Diego School of Law. Recognized for the excellence of its faculty, curriculum, and clinical programs.
University Description:
The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. Inspired by this centuries-old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.
Detailed Description:
The University of San Diego School of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenured, and tenure-track positions beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. We seek applications from candidates with scholarly distinction or promise and a commitment to excellence in teaching.
Job Requirements:
Applicants should have a JD, Ph.D., or equivalent degree, as well as a record of high academic achievement. We welcome candidates with teaching and research interests in all areas of law, particularly in environmental/Energy, Immigration, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence.
Salary: $150,000 - 176,500 (Assistant/Associate Rank) and $170,500-235,000 (Professor Rank); Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.
Special Application Instructions:
Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application and, for full consideration, please upload the following materials to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review:
- a curriculum vitae
- a research agenda
- a list of teaching preferences grouped by preferred subjects and secondary subjects
- three (3) references, including names and contact information
Please direct questions to either Professor Miranda Perry Fleischer (for entry-level candidates) or Professor Don Dripps (for lateral candidates), Co-Chairs of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at ( ).
If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at
Note: The position will be hired either at the Assistant/Associate or Professor level depending on the experience of the candidate selected.
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
Advertised: October 04, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled