Assistant​/Associate​/Professor of Law, General Faculty - Legal Research and Writing

The University of Virginia School of Law seeks candidates for a faculty member in its Legal Research and Writing program. This is an academic general (non-tenure-track) faculty position on the teaching track. Duties include teaching, program planning, and supervising 2L and 3L fellows, who serve as teaching assistants. The position will begin before the start of the 2026-27 academic year.

The University of Virginia School of Law is consistently recognized as one of the top law schools in the country, with a dynamic faculty who excel in teaching, scholarship, and service. Students routinely rank the Law School’s faculty and the classroom experience as best in the nation. The environment at the Law School is both active and supportive, with a strong sense of collegiality among students, faculty, and staff, and a commitment to excellence and service.

The Legal Research and Writing program plays a pivotal role in preparing students for success in law school and in practice. The J.D. legal research and writing curriculum introduces first-year law students to the fundamentals of legal research, analysis, and writing. Over the course of two semesters, students learn how to identify, interpret, and use legal authority; craft clear, well‑reasoned legal analysis for a variety of audiences;

and engage in advocacy. The program also emphasizes professionalism, ethics, and the effective and responsible use of technology.

Salary and rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

A J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school is required, as is at least three years of experience as a law clerk and/or attorney. The successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills; a demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring law students; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to work both independently and collegially as part of a team.

To apply for this position please follow  Please submit a cover letter, your CV, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

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the form will ask for one contact reference – please list all three references on one form.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.  (URL) to read more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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