Associate Professor of Law

Search #: 499469
Work type: Full-time
Location: Law School
Categories: Faculty Tenure Track

The University of Connecticut School of Law invites applications from entry-level and junior-lateral candidates in their first or second year of law teaching for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position commencing in the fall of 2026. Candidates must be interested in teaching Legal Profession, and preference will be given to applicants who also have curricular and scholarly interests in Constitutional Law, Torts, Evidence, and/or Criminal Law.

We are especially interested in receiving applications from candidates with experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints that will enrich the diversity of our faculty and community.

UConn Law School is the top‑ranked public law school in the Northeast, offering a professional education and scholarly environment of the highest quality. The school is committed to building and supporting a vibrant, multicultural, and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Its beautiful Gothic Revival campus is located in the West End of Hartford, a few miles from the state capital and courts, as well as the headquarters of leading insurance companies and other major corporations.

The school has both day and evening divisions and offers the JD (Juris Doctor) degree, LLM (Master of Laws) degrees, and the SJD (Doctor of Laws) degree, as well as several dual‑degree programs. The UConn Law faculty includes leading scholars, experienced practitioners, and internationally known experts in a wide range of fields. The Law School hosts four student journals, over forty student organizations, extensive clinical and public service for the surrounding communities, and one of the largest law libraries in the world.

The successful candidate will teach one or two courses per semester; advise students on independent projects; and publish first‑rate scholarship. As a member of the Law School faculty, the successful candidate will participate in faculty governance via committee work; participate in national organizations related to their pedagogical and scholarly interests; present their research at national, regional, and local conferences and other events;

and perform related duties as required.

• A JD and/or Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent terminal degree in a related field.
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity for scholarly excellence.
• No more than two years in a tenure‑track position on a law school faculty.
• Willingness to teach Legal Profession.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, higher education, and/or the legal profession.

• Published work that demonstrates scholarly aptitude, productivity, and long‑term promise.
• Active participation in relevant scholarly and/or professional communities.
• An emerging reputation in the candidate’s field of expertise.
• Demonstrated capacity for effective law‑school teaching.
• Willingness to teach Constitutional Law, Torts, Evidence, and/or Criminal Law.

This is a full‑time, 9‑month, tenure‑track position. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus. Faculty may also be asked to teach at one of UConn’s regional campuses as part of their ordinary workload. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Salary and rank will be highly competitive and commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment criminal background check.

Please apply online at  Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499469 and submit the following application materials:

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Scholar…