Assistant Professor - International Human Rights Law & Public International Law

Teach and produce scholarship in the area of human rights and international law. Mentor J.D., graduate, and undergraduate students in a professional school of international affairs and in a law school.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University and Seton Hall Law School invite applications for a joint appointment to a tenure-track assistant professor position in international human rights law and public international law to commence in the 2026-2027 academic year. The primary appointment will be to the School of Diplomacy, where the faculty member will teach in our graduate and undergraduate programs, including our new undergraduate degree in Law and Diplomacy. The successful candidate will teach three classes (9 credits) in the School of Diplomacy and two classes (5-6 credits) in the Law School per year. The expertise to teach and develop other courses related to international law is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. and/or a Ph.D. in a related discipline. Applicants with a Ph.D. should also have either a JD or an LLM. Applicants should have their degrees in hand by the time of their appointment. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability or potential to teach effectively in a professional school at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and in a law school. All applicants should have strong research backgrounds or demonstrate substantial potential for conducting important academic research in their field of specialization.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), an example of scholarly work, a graduate transcript, and contact information for three referees. The committee will invite candidates to ask their referees to submit letters during the first round of interviews. Review of applications will begin on January 15 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary Range:

$113,159-$125,732

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Other documents: evidence of teaching effectiveness; graduate transcript. As indicated above, please provide contact information for three referees. The committee will invite candidates to ask their referees to submit letters during the first round of interviews; please direct them to send letters to susan.malcolm@shu.edu using the subject line "Human Rights/International Law Search."

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

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Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and values, engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.