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Associate / Full Professor of Law – Tenured Appointment - 527233
Inside Higher Ed, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485
Associate / Full Professor of Law – Tenured Appointment - 527233
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible) Location: Tuscaloosa Category: Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty Department/Organization: 218131 - General Law Studies Rank: Associate/Full Professor Position Summary
The University of Alabama School of Law seeks to fill one tenured appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank for the 2026-27 academic year. Qualified candidates with expertise in banking and commercial law will be considered. Responsibilities
Teach courses and engage in scholarly research and publishing. Engage in University and external service. Advise students. Minimum Qualifications
Outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. from an accredited law school or an equivalent degree (such as a Ph.D. in a related field). Expertise in banking and commercial law. Preferred Qualifications
All applicants must apply for this position through the University of Alabama’s job site. Applications must include a resume / CV, letter of interest, and statement of teaching philosophy. Application Details
Salary, benefits, and research support will be nationally competitive. All applications are confidential to the extent permitted by state and federal law. Questions should be directed to Fred Vars, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at lawhiring@ua.edu. All applicants must apply for this position through the University of Alabama’s job site at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law. Applications must include a resume / CV, letter of interest, and statement of teaching philosophy. About The Division/College/School
If you are interested in joining an outstanding law school with a strong academic community, enviable student bar passage and employment rates, a low student-to-faculty ratio, and curricular offerings with breadth and depth, then Alabama Law is the place for you. Alabama Law has long been an excellent place to engage in teaching and scholarship. Members of our faculty engage a wide range of issues at the heart of debates over substantive and procedural law, public policy, historical understandings, and philosophical values. Their scholarship is published in leading university presses including Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge, Princeton, Yale, and NYU. Our faculty’s academic engagement benefits our students in and out of the classroom. Employment numbers for Alabama Law graduates nationwide are strong, and Alabama Law is ranked among the top law schools for the percentage of graduates who secure federal judicial clerkships. At the heart of Alabama Law are our people—faculty, staff, and students. You will find a diverse and motivated community throughout the school. About The University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. The campus includes more than 1,400 acres and state-of-the-art facilities. UA has been recognized for enrollment, research, and excellence by various publications and rankings. Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate. An individualized review will be conducted for any prior conviction or negative behavioral flags. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. EEO is the Law poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Advertised:
21 Aug 2025 Central Daylight Time Applications close:
28 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time For more information or to apply, visit the University of Alabama careers site: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law
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Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible) Location: Tuscaloosa Category: Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty Department/Organization: 218131 - General Law Studies Rank: Associate/Full Professor Position Summary
The University of Alabama School of Law seeks to fill one tenured appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank for the 2026-27 academic year. Qualified candidates with expertise in banking and commercial law will be considered. Responsibilities
Teach courses and engage in scholarly research and publishing. Engage in University and external service. Advise students. Minimum Qualifications
Outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. from an accredited law school or an equivalent degree (such as a Ph.D. in a related field). Expertise in banking and commercial law. Preferred Qualifications
All applicants must apply for this position through the University of Alabama’s job site. Applications must include a resume / CV, letter of interest, and statement of teaching philosophy. Application Details
Salary, benefits, and research support will be nationally competitive. All applications are confidential to the extent permitted by state and federal law. Questions should be directed to Fred Vars, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at lawhiring@ua.edu. All applicants must apply for this position through the University of Alabama’s job site at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law. Applications must include a resume / CV, letter of interest, and statement of teaching philosophy. About The Division/College/School
If you are interested in joining an outstanding law school with a strong academic community, enviable student bar passage and employment rates, a low student-to-faculty ratio, and curricular offerings with breadth and depth, then Alabama Law is the place for you. Alabama Law has long been an excellent place to engage in teaching and scholarship. Members of our faculty engage a wide range of issues at the heart of debates over substantive and procedural law, public policy, historical understandings, and philosophical values. Their scholarship is published in leading university presses including Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge, Princeton, Yale, and NYU. Our faculty’s academic engagement benefits our students in and out of the classroom. Employment numbers for Alabama Law graduates nationwide are strong, and Alabama Law is ranked among the top law schools for the percentage of graduates who secure federal judicial clerkships. At the heart of Alabama Law are our people—faculty, staff, and students. You will find a diverse and motivated community throughout the school. About The University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. The campus includes more than 1,400 acres and state-of-the-art facilities. UA has been recognized for enrollment, research, and excellence by various publications and rankings. Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate. An individualized review will be conducted for any prior conviction or negative behavioral flags. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. EEO is the Law poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Advertised:
21 Aug 2025 Central Daylight Time Applications close:
28 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time For more information or to apply, visit the University of Alabama careers site: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law
#J-18808-Ljbffr