Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Law

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law seeks several qualified (unitary) tenure track candidates across a broad curricular spectrum, including four faculty positions to teach in at least one of the following required courses: Civil Procedure, 1L Lawyering, Critical Race Theory, and Public Institutions (Administrative Law), and (preferably) at least one of the following elective areas: Immigration, Health, Environmental, and Employment/Labor Law. The ideal candidate will commit to teach one of the listed required courses and in one of the elective areas. The Committee will consider lateral appointments at all levels for qualified candidates. Appointments are to begin no later than Fall 2026.

CUNY School of Law is a national leader in progressive legal education, being top ranked for public interest law and for clinical programs. CUNY is also the most diverse law school in the nation, in terms of both faculty and student body, and has a three-year full-time day program and a four-year part-time evening program.

CUNY School of Law?s mission is two-fold: training public interest attorneys to practice law in the service of human needs, and providing access to the profession for members of historically underrepresented communities. The Law School advances that dual mission through an innovative curriculum bringing together the highest caliber of clinical training with traditional and experiential doctrinal legal education to train lawyers prepared to serve the public interest. The basic premise of the Law School's program is that theory and abstract knowledge cannot be separated from practice, practical skill, professional experience and the social, cultural, and economic context of law. The curriculum, therefore, integrates practical experience, professional responsibility, theoretical perspective, and lawyering skills with doctrinal study at every level. The Law School faculty and administration are committed to providing academic and bar support to all students. They also perform teaching, research, and guidance duties at the CUNY School of Law in their areas of expertise. Responsibilities include supervising students in legal practice or related activities, and sharing responsibility for committee and department assignments as well as administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

The primary responsibility of each hire will be to teach law students in the courses stated above, along with other courses as part of a 2/2 (5-6 credits per semester) teaching package. The appointments process prioritizes practice experience, though candidates may also demonstrate scholarly experience or interest in the areas in which they seek to teach. All individuals hired for these positions must address through their teaching an approach that integrates anti-oppression, liberation-oriented pedagogy to develop social justice lawyers capable of defending the lives of historically vulnerable populations, as well as inculcating in students the values of professionalism, civil discourse, strategic and zealous advocacy, and ethics and integrity. In dialogue with the Academic Dean, all faculty at CUNY School of Law are expected to teach other subjects as needed, including required 1L Lawyering Seminars on a rotating basis, and are expected to teach in both the day and evening programs on a rotating basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

J.D. required. Also required are demonstrated or promised evidence of significant success as a faculty member; interest in productive scholarship or law-related work; ability to teach successfully; and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition, the following qualifications are preferred relating to CUNY School of Law?s two-fold mission described above:

• At least five (5) years of practice experience in the relevant subject areas;
• Admission to a bar of one or more of the states or territories of the United States;
• Social justice lawyering experience and an ability to bring this experience to their teaching;
• Candidates should also demonstrate promise of success in faculty governance, and in other ways that build and strengthen the institution.

COMPENSATION

As of 9/1/2025:

Law School Assistant Professor: $88,860 - $131,987

Law School Associate Professor: $103,981 - $161,413

Law School Full Professor: $122,119 - $197,383

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit cuny.jobs, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.

Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests and indicate the focus areas they are most interested in.

CLOSING DATE

Applications will be accepted through October 3, 2025.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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About CUNY School of Law

CUNY School of Law is the nation’s #1 public interest law school; its dual mission to practice law in the service of human needs and transform the teaching, learning, and practice of law to include those it has excluded, marginalized, and oppressed make it a singular institution. As the only publicly funded law school in New York City, CUNY Law increases access to excellent legal training through this mission.

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