Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law

Albany Law School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of our student body, and community. We encourage applicants including first-gen professionals, women, applicants of color, LGBTQ, veterans, and other members of systemically marginalized groups. Our Mission Albany Law School educates and empowers lawyers and leaders through a rigorous and innovative program of study providing students with the knowledge, values, critical thinking skills, and transformational competencies necessary to become ethical and effective professionals in a rapidly changing world. Our students will promote the rule of law, equity, and access to justice in their professional pursuits and advance their careers using a sophisticated understanding of the law to improve society. We Offer a Competitive Compensation Package & Work-Life Balance Comprehensive health, dental, and vision Employer-paid disability coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer 403(b) retirement contribution Employer-paid life insurance On-site fitness center Volunteer program and paid volunteer time off Generous paid time off, holidays and parental leave Hybrid work schedule available for many positions Position: Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law Location: Albany, NY ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, in New York’s Capital City, invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for a faculty position in its Health Law Clinic beginning in July 2026. This is a tenure-track or long term-contract track position. We are committed to the diversity of our law school community and we seek candidates with experience in teaching and mentoring students from groups historically excluded from higher education and the legal profession and whose work advances critical thinking on questions of importance to society. We welcome applications from qualified candidates with at least six years of practice experience, with some of that practice specifically dedicated to advocacy for clients with chronic health challenges. Qualifications We seek candidates with practice experience, a strong academic record, capacity for scholarly merit, and whose work encourages innovative and critical thinking. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or the equivalent and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. Appointment rank will be determined commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Application Instructions Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but we recommend that you submit your materials as soon as possible. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, writing sample, and the contact information for at least three references. Please note that these documents can be attached in a single PDF for convenience. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Carla Spivack, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Albany Law School is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its employment practices, without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status as transgender or gender transitioning, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. This position is offered subject to this commitment, and candidates will be considered on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to the aforementioned characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Albany Law School