Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) - School of Law

Location White Plains, NY, 10603,United States Base Pay $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Year Job Category FT Faculty Employee Type FT Faculty The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) beginning academic year 2026-2027. The VAP will hold a one-year appointment, potentially renewable for a second one-year term. The appointment is designed to mentor and train future law professors and prepare them for the law school teaching market. Pace Law is committed to increasing the diversity of the legal academy; we are seeking candidates who are interested in teaching and scholarship in Business Law, with a focus on commercial law (sales and secured transactions), corporations, as well as wills and remedies. The VAP will have a teaching load of one course per semester and the opportunity to focus on scholarly research and writing. The VAP will receive the same office and administrative support as other faculty members, is invited to participate fully in faculty activities, and will receive a travel and research budget. The VAP will receive feedback and mentoring from faculty members and will present a work-in-progress to the faculty at our weekly scholarly colloquium. Pace VAPs have had excellent success on the tenure-track teaching market, with recent VAPs all finding tenure-track law school faculty positions, including at top-50 ranked law schools. Pace is committed to achieving equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Applications are encouraged from people of color, individuals of varied sexual and affectional orientations, individuals who are differently abled, veterans of the armed forces or national service, and anyone whose background and experience will contribute to the diversity of the law school. Applicants should submit: Cover letter (discussing qualifications and interests) Curriculum Vitae (that lists three references and law school courses the candidate would be interested in teaching) Law school transcript One published scholarly article or an unpublished paper draft or prospectus that reflects the candidate’s scholarly interests and potential Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications considered on a rolling basis and open until filled. If you would like to be considered for a Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in the Fall of 2026, please upload your application materials and email to committee Chair Josh View email address on click.appcast.io and Taylor Quinn View email address on click.appcast.io . Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please direct any questions to Galperin and Quinn. Requirements Appropriate level of education based on rank. Prior teaching experience at the higher education level preferred Benefits Offered Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following: Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate. Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness. 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement. Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life. Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness , which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources. Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel. AA/EEO Statement Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jimmy Jazz