Professor of Law

*Professor of Law*

*Job No:* 536918

*Work Type:* Full Time

*Location:* Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

*Categories:* Education/Training/Instructional Design, Legal/Audit Services/Compliance

*Department:* 24010300 - LW-ASSOC DEAN-ACADEMIC

*Job Description*

Classification Title:

PROF

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Candidates for this faculty rank shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and, in addition, be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level.

Job Description:

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW is undertaking an exciting faculty-hiring effort to cement its trajectory as a leading public law school. As part of that effort, the Levin College of Law seeks to hire several distinguished, chair-level scholars who would further enhance the College's scholarly profile.

The Appointments Committee welcomes applications from candidates writing in all areas of law. Successful candidates will have strong publication records, commitment to excellence in teaching, and enthusiasm for creating a welcoming environment for all students. Candidates must also have a JD or equivalent academic degree.

The University of Florida, located in Gainesville, FL, is among the nation's leading public research institutions and the flagship university in the Nation's third largest state.

To apply for a position or to request further information, applicants should contact the Appointments Committee's chair Jonathan Marshfield at [[email protected]]( Materials should also be uploaded at [

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a J.D. or LL.M Degree from an accredited law school, have significant experience in teaching or practice, be qualified for appointment as a tenured, full professor, and possess a publication record that manifests a commitment to outstanding research and scholarship.

Preferred:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application materials should include cover letter, a research agenda, a resume with at least three references, and a job talk paper. Materials may be uploaded at [ ](

Selected candidates will be required to provide official transcripts to the Levin College of Law upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at [

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Applications are being accepted for spring and fall semesters of the 2026 school year.
The start date for the spring 2026 semester is beginning of January.
The start date for the fall 2026 semester is mid-August.

Health Assessment Required:
No

*Applications Close:*

*To apply, visit [

*Our Commitment:*

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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