Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

Working/Functional Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System ### Position Summary Michigan State University College of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. We welcome applications from candidates with exceptional educational, teaching, and scholarship credentials across all areas of law, although subject areas of particular interest include Law and Technology (with program directorship responsibilities) and Health Law. The College of Law seeks applicants with a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly achievement, in line with MSU College of Law's recent academic and scholarly trajectory. These positions will cover core areas in our curriculum and make strategic inroads into Law and Technology and Health Law that will benefit the University as a whole and foster synergies with other MSU units and initiatives. All positions are subject to budgetary approval. The position will: Develop class materials, including reading lists, syllabi and any online content. Teach law and law-related classes. Provide advice and guidance for students during class and office hours. Assist with promotion and development of MSU College of Law programs. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. ### Required Degree Doctorate -Law ### Minimum Requirements J.D. or Ph.D. in related discipline. Knowledge of the legal profession. Ability to work with a diverse group of people. Excellent communication skills. Experience working with computer applications including legal databases. ### Desired Qualifications Prior teaching experience. ### Required Application Materials The search committee is committed to respecting and maintaining confidentiality. Application materials must include: Cover Letter; Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume; At least three professional references including full name, title, telephone number, and email address. ### Special Instructions MSU Law has two faculty postings available; please apply to both for consideration. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as needed. ### Website www.law.msu.edu ### Department Statement Michigan State University College of Law dates to 1891 when it opened as Detroit College of Law in Detroit, Michigan. It moved to its current East Lansing location in 1995 and remained a private institution until 2020 when it became a fully integrated college of Michigan State University. Today, MSU Law has more than 650 students, 55 faculty members, 50 staff members, four librarians, and a world-wide network of some 11,500 alumni. MSU Law operates seven legal clinics overseen by nationally recognized faculty that provide students an opportunity to work on actual legal cases. Additionally, it offers some of nations leading law programs in new and emerging legal education, including Intellectual Property and Trial Advocacy, Indigenous Law and Policy Center, the Lori E. Talsky Center for Human Rights of Women and Children, Conservation Law Center, and Animal Legal and Historical Web Center. MSU College of Law is poised to become the states preeminent law school, preparing a diverse community of lawyer-leaders