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Washington and Lee University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Law

Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, United States, 24450

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Law, Washington and Lee University School of Law. Location: Lexington, VA. Open Date: July 18, 2025. Description: The Washington and Lee University School of Law invites applications for up to two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions beginning July 1, 2026. We aim to advance our trajectory of outstanding scholarship and teaching with these new hires. The School of Law promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and vigorous scholarship. In keeping with the University Strategic Plan, we welcome applications from candidates who would contribute to the University\'s mission and Strategic Plan. Qualifications

A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent is required. We particularly encourage applications from entry-level and junior lateral candidates (pre-tenure or recently tenured) to join our faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, but we encourage applications from candidates at all levels of experience. Candidates should have a distinguished record of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential for high scholarly achievement, effective teaching, active service, and a record of inclusion. Our search will focus on applicants whose research and teaching interests include tax law, professional responsibility/legal ethics, and/or constitutional law. Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/170564: (1) a cover letter describing their interest in the position; and (2) a current curriculum vitae, including references. Please address these materials to Professor Chris Seaman and Professor Michelle Drumbl, Co-Chairs, Faculty Appointments Committee. Additionally, we encourage prospective applicants to contact Prof. Seaman (seamanc@wlu.edu) or Prof. Drumbl (mdrumbl@wlu.edu) with any questions. All inquiries will be treated as confidential. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis. For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/170564 Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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