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Assistant/Associate Professor of Law

Inside Higher Ed
Gainesville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
Job No: 536910

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Legal/Audit Services/Compliance

Department: 24010300 - LW-ASSOC DEAN-ACADEMIC

Job Description

Classification Title:

AST/ASO PROF

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Candidates for the Assistant Professor rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed.

Candidates for the Associate Professor rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess professional qualifications above those equivalent to the highest degree relevant to their field. They are expected to have produced creative work, professional writing, or research and successful teaching or professional experience. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the assistant 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 pre-tenure or recently tenured scholars who demonstrate exceptional scholarly potential.

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 marshfield@law.ufl.edu. Materials should also be uploaded at http://jobs.ufl.edu.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have a commitment to excellence and enthusiasm for teaching. Candidates must also have a JD, PhD, or equivalent degree in a related field.

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 http://jobs.ufl.edu.

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 http://www.naces.org/.

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.

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 https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536910

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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