Assistant Professor of Law

Assistant Professor of Law

Western New England University School of Law invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning in the 2027–2028 academic year. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship to teach Contracts or Civil Procedure as well as one or more business law courses, such as Business Organizations, Secured Transactions, or UCC courses. The teaching load is 12 to 13 credits per academic year.

Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree, a record of academic achievement, and the potential to develop a strong program of scholarly research. Faculty members in the School of Law must also commit to teaching courses in-person and in a distance learning format, remaining current in the scholarly life of the discipline and should carry out professional scholarly activities such as attendance at professional conferences, research, and scholarly writing projects within the discipline. All applications should include a letter of application, including areas of teaching interest, and a CV that includes a record of publications and/or a scholarly agenda.

WNE offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 403b retirement plan, and tuition remission.

We are a student-centered institution committed to preparing graduates for successful and ethical legal careers. Faculty enjoy a collaborative academic community, opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement, and strong support for teaching, scholarship, and service. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the School of Law offers small class sizes, a diverse student body, and convenient access to Boston, Hartford, Albany, and the broader New England region.

Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University serves 3,800 students, including more than 2,600 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy, and School of Law.

For inquiries about this position, please contact Professor Tim Webster, Chair of the Faculty Personnel Committee or Dale-Marie Dahlke, Law School Operations Officer.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Distinguished academic record, including a JD from an ABA-approved law school or a foreign equivalent.
2. Significant and meaningful practice experience, including a judicial clerkship, is a preferred qualification.
3. Ability to speak to a group of students in a classroom in a residential and distance learning environment.
4. Ability to interact verbally with students in a classroom environment or with individual students in private meetings.
5. Knowledge of the field of study that is sufficiently broad to teach most of the basic courses in the discipline. Sufficient depth of knowledge to teach upper division courses in at least one area of specialization.
6. Ability to use the telephone and E-mail for communication or to use alternate methods for effective communication, including Learning Management Systems platforms for distance learning courses.
7. Ability to grade student exams, term papers, reports and other in-class and outside assignments.
8. Skill in basic computer and web-based technology use and ability to assist students in computer literacy in the field.
9. Ability to meet classes on schedule and to carry out assignments in a prompt and timely fashion.
10. Skill in interpersonal communication sufficient to interact effectively with students, colleagues, and administrators.
11. Skill in reading, analyzing, summarizing and in other ways comprehending and utilizing written academic material
12. Ability to write effectively in internal university communications, in interaction with outside constituencies, and in preparing scholarly and professional material.

Ergonomic Requirements: Typical office setting

Hours: Classes are generally held on campus in-person and virtually online during the day, but all faculty members must also teach in the evening division on a regular basis including the distance education program. Faculty are required to meet all classes as scheduled and to keep regular office hours at times that are mutually convenient for the student and instructor.

Western New England University is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging by acknowledging and embracing diversity of thought, opinion, and approach with colleagues regardless of background, culture, and organizational level. WNE encourages diversity in our job applicants to ensure the best culture and work outcomes.