Assistant​/Associate Professor of Law

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, in New York’s Capital City, invites applications from entry‑level and lateral candidates for multiple faculty positions beginning in July 2026. We welcome applications from qualified candidates across all areas and specializations, from core first‑year classes to specialty upper‑level courses.

• torts
• civil procedure
• constitutional law
• criminal law
• clinic (including the Director of a new Housing Clinic)
• Introduction to Lawyering (legal research and writing)
• Academic/Bar Success

• administrative law
• legislation
• regulation
• technology
• intellectual property
• evidence
• environmental/energy law

As part of our unitary tenure system, tenure‑track opportunities are available across all positions. Albany Law School is poised to begin new programming that will increase online opportunities for our students and our faculty. Applicants should express their potential interest in teaching in an online format, although an applicant’s preference with respect to teaching format will not impact their candidacy.

• Strong academic record.
• Capacity for scholarly merit and encouragement of innovative and critical thinking.
• Holder of a J.D. degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
• Appointment rank will be determined commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For full consideration, applicants should apply by September 15, 2025, but we recommend that you submit your materials as soon as possible. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, writing sample, and the contact information for at least three references. Applicants seeking a lateral appointment are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis.

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Faculty Recruitment Co‑Chairs, Professor Anthony Farley at afarl or Associate Dean Rosemary Queenan at rquee.

The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000‑$160,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be based on rank and tenure status of appointment offered, the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and in consideration of internal considerations.

Established in 1851, ALBANY LAW SCHOOL is the oldest independent law school in the nation and the oldest law school in New York State. Our faculty are productive, collaborative, and growth oriented. We are committed to admitting and retaining a student body that represents the society in which we live. Our students enter the law school from undergraduate institutions, other graduate studies, industry, and often as part of a career progression or change.

Our graduates consistently secure employment and career advancement across several areas of practice, including government service, Big Law, and public interest. Our most recent graduating class performed over 52,176 hours of pro bono and public service work during their law school careers.

Albany Law School is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its employment practices, without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status as transgender or gender transitioning, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam‑era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law.

This position is offered subject to this commitment, and candidates will be considered on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to the aforementioned characteristics.

As the home of the state capital of New York, the Capital District is a vibrant and diverse area with significant political impact both at the state and national levels. Albany, Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs are the four cities around which New York’s Capital District—a metro region with over one million in population—is centered. Boasting some of the best schools in New York, access to mountain ranges and lakes, and the robust artistic life of the Hudson Valley, the region is especially attractive for its work‑life balance.

In addition, the Capital District is a short drive to major metropolitan regions including Boston, New York City, and Montreal.