Job Description

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM Law - Department of Student and Academic Affairs (Andrea Beauchamp Carroll (00007216))

Work Location:

0400 Hebert Law Center

Pay Grade:

The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center seeks to hire tenure-track or tenured faculty in the following areas: criminal law and constitutional criminal procedure; civil, comparative, and international law; and intellectual property, law and technology, and/or innovation law. We welcome applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates. We may also consider applications from persons who specialize in other areas as needs arise.

The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center is one of the few law schools in the United States that operates within a mixed legal system of civil and common law, reflecting Louisiana's unique legal tradition. Located at the heart of one of the most beautiful campuses in America, the Law Center is a collegial and intellectually vibrant community that has recently experienced significant momentum.

Teach Law courses as determined by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. (34%)

Maintain an active research agenda with regular publications, present research at conferences and professional meetings. Mentor Law students in research. (33%)

Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities commensurate with rank. (33%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor: JD

Associate Professor: JD + 2 years as Assistant Professor

Full Professor: JD + 5 years as an Assistant/Associate Professor.

Applicants should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, superior academic credentials, demonstrated practice experience, a demonstrated record of or strong potential for legal scholarship, and a commitment to outstanding teaching.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Applications should include a letter of interest, resume including a list of three references, research agenda, and, if available, teaching evaluations.

Questions may be directed to Missy Lonegrass, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at lawhrm@lsu.edu.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

August 3, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

January 30, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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