Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor of Law Positions

Georgia State University College of Law invites junior and lateral candidates (at all levels) to apply for tenure-track and tenured positions to begin no later than the 2024-25 academic year. The College of Law is particularly interested in candidates who research and teach in the areas of public international law or private international law but may also consider exceptional candidates in other areas.

Part of a comprehensive research university, the College of Law is a dynamic urban law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full- and part-time law students. The College of Law seeks candidates who will make meaningful scholarly contributions, participate actively in the life of the law school, and who will enhance the College of Law’s strong teaching reputation.

The College of Law faculty is a collegial and accomplished community of scholars and teachers. Faculty members have published in leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals, have authored books and book chapters, and have frequently appeared in national and international news outlets. Faculty scholarship is supported through research assistance, summer stipends, travel support, and awards. The College of Law is consistently recognized as a best-value law school, a top-ranked school for diversity, and for achieving excellent bar passage and post-graduate employment rates. The College of Law also features innovative and nationally renowned programs in health law, access to justice, legal analytics, metropolitan and urban growth, and sports and entertainment law.

Applicants will have a J.D. (or foreign equivalent) and a strong academic record. In addition, applicants should demonstrate a track record or promise in teaching and research. Applicants should apply with a statement of interest, full curriculum vitae, research agenda, teaching evaluations (if applicable), and list of references. Please note that applicants may be required to submit further documentation prior to a campus interview, including three written letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by September 1, 2023. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the College of Law Recruitment Committee. For any questions related to this announcement, please contact Professors Jonathan Todres (jtodres@gsu.edu) or Nirej Sekhon (nsekhon@gsu.edu).

Georgia State University, a University System of Georgia unit, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. As required by Georgia State University, an appointment is contingent upon successfully demonstrating degree attainment and completing a background investigation.