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Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure Track - Law School

Apply now Job no: 528203
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Categories: Faculty

The University of Massachusetts School of Law invites applications for the 2026-2027 academic year for multiple tenure-track positions. Areas of particular interest include Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Civil Procedure, and Contracts. Additional areas of interest include Business Organizations, Commercial Law, Family Law, and Trusts and Estates. We are interested in entry-level and lateral candidates who are, or promise to be, engaged scholars, exemplary teachers, and devoted institutional citizens. Candidates must hold a J.D. or other advanced law degree.

The law school especially welcomes applications from candidates who bring a blend of law practice and teaching experience to their approach to classroom pedagogy and the student experience. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ people, veterans, and others whose background, experi­ence, and viewpoints would contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment.

The University of Massachusetts School of Law is located on the beautiful south coast of Massachusetts in bucolic Dartmouth, MA. It is 60 miles south of Boston and 30 miles east of Providence, RI. We are the state’s only public law school and hold a strong commitment to providing an excellent, affordable legal education. We are also dedicated to improving the quality and reach of justice in Massachusetts and beyond and seek candidates who share that commitment.

To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be reviewed.

SALARY: $110,000 - $145,000

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

  • 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • State Pension Retirement Plan
  • Optional Retirement Savings Plans
  • Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
  • Twelve (12) paid holidays
  • And More!

Benefits for Faculty Federation 

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current CV and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

The projected start date for these positions is July 1, 2026.

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