Assistant/Associate Professor of Law

Summary Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida is seeking tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professors of Law for the 2026-2027 academic year for all subject matter areas. In addition, areas of particular interest are Commercial Law, Business Organizations, and Juvenile Defense Clinic. Ranking will depend on the experience of the candidate.

We welcome candidates with outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, practice experience, and/or judicial clerkship experience. Successful applicants will also have experience that suggests the ability to effectively teach students in a legal education setting. The compensation will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s rank, education, and experience.

Essential Functions

Teach for 13 weeks during Fall and Spring semesters. Class times vary depending on the credit hours. Perform committee work, scholarship, student mentoring, and student advising. Qualifications/Requirements Must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrable, or potential for, outstanding scholarship.

Prior teaching experience with the target courses is advantageous but not required. Practice experience and/or judicial clerkship experience in area(s) relevant to target courses, either through private practice or government/public service. Commitment to the mission of the Law School and its curricular and instructional methods and goals.

Application Instructions When prompted to upload a Resume/CV in the Workday application system, interested candidates should submit the following as a single PDF attachment: Cover letter addressed to Professor Sam Kan, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee Curriculum vitae Three (3) references Statement of teaching preferences Scholarly agenda Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with university policies. Only candidates who apply through Barry University's career portal will be considered. However, any questions regarding these positions may be directed to Professor Samuel Kan ( skan@barry.edu ), the Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee.

Benefits

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.