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Assistant or Associate Professor of Law
Seattle University School of Law seeks applications from candidates with expertise in immigration law to join our innovative and accomplished faculty as a Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Law. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching our Immigrant Justice Clinic and other doctrinal or skills courses that correspond to their interests and the school’s needs. The successful candidate will join our unified tenure-track system in which all clinical and doctrinal professors are expected to be outstanding teachers, maintain a consistent and productive scholarly program, and participate actively in university, school, and professional service activities. Our new hire will work closely with other members of our highly-ranked Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic and with our many other accomplished scholar-teachers in allied fields.
About the Law School Community Our faculty, students, and staff at Seattle University School of Law form a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative community that promotes leadership for a just and humane world. Seattle University prioritizes excellent and inclusive teaching and maintains a flourishing and supportive scholarly culture that encourages faculty members across the curriculum to pursue their individual research interests. The law school’s commitment to academic distinction is grounded in our Jesuit Catholic tradition, one that encourages open inquiry, thoughtful reflection, and concern for personal growth. Innovation, creativity, and technological sophistication characterize our rigorous educational program, which prepares lawyers for a wide variety of successful careers in law, business, and public service.
Qualifications Required:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited ABA Institution.
Current license to practice or ability to be licensed by start of position.
Experience in immigration law practice
A record of scholarship or demonstrated potential for scholarly achievement.
Valued:
Clinical teaching experience or other significant responsibility for the professional development of lawyers.
Institutional Context Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer. In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.
Application Instructions Applicants must submit materials online at https://www.seattleu.edu/careers. Please include: (1) a cover letter of interest and qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a summary of your scholarship agenda; and (5) contact information for three references. In your cover letter please explain how you understand, embody, and would contribute to each of the following at Seattle University, devoting one paragraph to each prompt: (1) our 5-year Strategic Plan, Reigniting Our Strategic Directions; (2) our Mission as a Jesuit and Catholic University; (3) our commitment to DEI and Inclusive Academic Excellence; (4) our focus on pedagogy, scholarship, service, and institution building; and (5) our faculty members’ role as Teacher-Scholars. Application review will begin November 1, 2025. Open until filled. Although applications must be submitted online via the web portal address just noted, further inquiries about this position can be directed to chair of the hiring committee, Professor Andrew Siegel (siegelan@seattleu.edu).
Compensation Compensation at a Glance: Salary Range: $110,000- $155,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits Benefits at a Glance Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, and paid sick leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/
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Seattle University School of Law seeks applications from candidates with expertise in immigration law to join our innovative and accomplished faculty as a Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Law. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching our Immigrant Justice Clinic and other doctrinal or skills courses that correspond to their interests and the school’s needs. The successful candidate will join our unified tenure-track system in which all clinical and doctrinal professors are expected to be outstanding teachers, maintain a consistent and productive scholarly program, and participate actively in university, school, and professional service activities. Our new hire will work closely with other members of our highly-ranked Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic and with our many other accomplished scholar-teachers in allied fields.
About the Law School Community Our faculty, students, and staff at Seattle University School of Law form a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative community that promotes leadership for a just and humane world. Seattle University prioritizes excellent and inclusive teaching and maintains a flourishing and supportive scholarly culture that encourages faculty members across the curriculum to pursue their individual research interests. The law school’s commitment to academic distinction is grounded in our Jesuit Catholic tradition, one that encourages open inquiry, thoughtful reflection, and concern for personal growth. Innovation, creativity, and technological sophistication characterize our rigorous educational program, which prepares lawyers for a wide variety of successful careers in law, business, and public service.
Qualifications Required:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited ABA Institution.
Current license to practice or ability to be licensed by start of position.
Experience in immigration law practice
A record of scholarship or demonstrated potential for scholarly achievement.
Valued:
Clinical teaching experience or other significant responsibility for the professional development of lawyers.
Institutional Context Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer. In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.
Application Instructions Applicants must submit materials online at https://www.seattleu.edu/careers. Please include: (1) a cover letter of interest and qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a summary of your scholarship agenda; and (5) contact information for three references. In your cover letter please explain how you understand, embody, and would contribute to each of the following at Seattle University, devoting one paragraph to each prompt: (1) our 5-year Strategic Plan, Reigniting Our Strategic Directions; (2) our Mission as a Jesuit and Catholic University; (3) our commitment to DEI and Inclusive Academic Excellence; (4) our focus on pedagogy, scholarship, service, and institution building; and (5) our faculty members’ role as Teacher-Scholars. Application review will begin November 1, 2025. Open until filled. Although applications must be submitted online via the web portal address just noted, further inquiries about this position can be directed to chair of the hiring committee, Professor Andrew Siegel (siegelan@seattleu.edu).
Compensation Compensation at a Glance: Salary Range: $110,000- $155,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits Benefits at a Glance Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, and paid sick leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/
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