The School of Law at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for two lawyering skills Visiting Assistant Professor positions beginning July 1, 2026 to teach in our Legal Writing, Leadership, Experiential Education, Advocacy, and Professionalism (“LLEAP”) program. This is for a two-year appointment with the possibility of reappointment for a third year. This is a full-time position on a nine-month contract.
Position: Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
Starting Date: July 1, 2026
Teaching Load and Responsibilities: The visiting professor will teach one section (28-34 students) of our required first-year LLEAP course. Key responsibilities include one-on-one student interaction, drafting and grading multiple student writing projects each semester, and devising and coordinating simulation exercises. In addition, this faculty member will be part of, and must integrate curriculum with, the LLEAP faculty.
Term and Renewal: This is for a two-year appointment with the possibility of reappointment for a third year.
LLEAP is a required three-semester component (9 credits) of the JD curriculum. In the first year, students learn research, analysis, objective and persuasive writing, and contract drafting. They also engage in four experiential modules taught by adjunct professors who are practicing attorneys. Students learn and practice client interviewing, client counseling, negotiation, and oral argument skills in these modules. LLEAP 3 transforms the classroom into a law firm where students research, write, advise, negotiate, and advocate on a proceeding from start to finish in a transactional, litigation, or appellate setting. The LLEAP program has co-directors and shared core assignments, but faculty members each develop their own teaching materials and lessons. In 2024, Bloomberg Law recognized LLEAP in its Law School Innovation Program for its innovative approach to teaching students critical lawyering skills. Further information about the law school is available at http://law.case.edu
The annual starting base salary range for this position is from $63,120 - $75,000 CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off
Qualifications: A J.D. degree and at least two years of post-law school law practice or teaching experience are required. Candidates’ experiences must demonstrate the potential for excellence in legal writing and other practical lawyering skills.
Application Deadline: May 18, 2026
Application Procedure: Applicants should submit the following:
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter indicating interest and areas of teaching expertise
A list of three references
Summaries of recent teaching evaluations, if available
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
