Associate Teaching Professor - Legal Communication & Research

Location: Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $80,000 - $115,000
Pay Determination:

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months salary unless otherwise specified.

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidates education, training, work experience and key competencies; the universitys strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours:

Hours will be determined by the Dean.

Job Type: Full Time
Rank: Associate
Campus:
Unionized Position Code: Not Applicable

Job Description:

Syracuse University College of Law invites applications for an Associate Teaching Professor position teaching Legal Communication and Research ('LCR').

Syracuse University College of Law invites applications for an Associate Teaching Professor position. This position is a three-year contract faculty position eligible for subsequent three- or five-year contract renewals. Candidates are expected to teach in the residential and online law school programs. Teaching duties include multiple sections of LCR I and LCR II in the first-year curriculum, with the possibility of teaching other courses, including Civil Procedure, as needs develop.

Candidates should have an excellent academic record and should hold a JD degree from an accredited law school. Preferred post-JD experience and credentials include advanced degrees, judicial clerkships, relevant legal practice (including proficiency with the use of AI tools in legal practice), and prior teaching experience. A demonstrated commitment to excellent classroom teaching is required. Candidates must have the skills and abilities to effectively interact with many different groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026. This is an academic-year position with up to eighteen (18) credits of teaching across fall and spring semesters. Willingness to teach overload for additional pay during the summer is preferred. The salary range for an Associate Teaching Professor, depending on experience, is $ 80,000 to $ 115,000 with benefits. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and the names of three references who can assess the candidate's potential as a legal academic at https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112371. Priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before March 9, 2026.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have an excellent academic record and should hold a JD degree from an accredited law school.
Preferred post-JD experience and credentials include advanced degrees, judicial clerkships, relevant legal practice, or similar experience.

Job Specific Qualifications:

Strong research and writing skills are necessary for this position, as is a demonstrable commitment to excellent classroom teaching.
Although scholarship is not a requirement for this position, an interest in scholarship, particularly in the area of legal research and writing, is encouraged.
Provide detailed feedback on student assignments, prepare classes, and work on projects and other student assignments as needed.

Responsibilities:

Fulfill committee service requirements.
Develop and/or update a class syllabus in compliance with College of Law policies.
Order the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
Prepare lectures, projects, and other student assignments.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
Meet all designated class periods.
Submit all grades according to the College of Law and University regulations.
Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
Build a positive rapport with students and faculty.

Physical Requirements:

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment:

Not Applicable

Application Instructions:

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, reference list, teaching evaluation, and writing sample.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

Application Deadline:

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112110

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The Universitys contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

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Syracuse University is a place where talent, desire, and opportunity thrive. In 12 different schools and colleges that span the liberal arts and professional disciplines, students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, create, and break boundaries. The University is also a vital part of the community, providing services as well as being a leader in employee benefits, work-life and organizational development, training, student employment, staff relations, and workforce diversity. Syracuse itself is located at the crossroads of New York State, and offers a lush landscape of seasons. From fun-filled summers in the Finger Lakes to snowy winters that thrill outdoor sports enthusiasts, the area truly has something for everyone.

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