Job Description

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as an Associate Professor of Law to teach in the first-year curriculum and provide coverage for a wide range of upper-level courses. Although we welcome applications from individuals from multiple areas of specialty, special consideration will be given to candidates with an interest and experience in constitutional law and civil procedure.

About Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

ASU Law is one of the nation’s leading public law schools—recognized for its innovation, access, and impact. Our faculty benefit from robust support for research, a collaborative academic environment, and a shared commitment to preparing students for success.

About Arizona State University

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

Essential Functions

• Teaching: Providing instruction in required first-year courses, upper-level electives, or both.
• Scholarship: Demonstrating a capacity and will to conduct and publish scholarly research in the relevant field of law.
• Service: Contributing to the college and university community through committee participation and other projects.
• Professional engagement: Engaging in relevant professional activities, such as presentations and publications.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or equivalent degree in law-related area).
• Teaching CapacityAbility and willingness to teach required first-year courses.

Desired Qualifications

• Registered with the 2026-27 AALS Faculty Appointments Register (FAR)
• Teaching: Ability to teach across both required first-year and upper-level elective courses.
• Scholarship: Clear potential and commitment to producing meaningful, published scholarship in legal fields.
• Service: Willingness to serve the law school and university community through committees and projects.
• Professional Engagement: Active involvement in professional associations, conferences, or related activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Application Instructions

Candidates are asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:

1. a letter of interest outlining your qualifications as related to the position
2. a current curriculum vitae
3. name and contact information for three professional references

The initial application deadline is August 20, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order received until the position is filled.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Douglas Sylvester, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at Douglas.Sylvester@asu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

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