Assistant/Associate Professor- Rutgers Law School
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers Law School invites applications from
entry-level and lateral candidates for tenure-track or tenured
positions at the law school’s Newark, NJ, campus. The Newark
location seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant
or Associate Professor whose teaching portfolio would include
primarily Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing Skills ( LAWRS )
along with Civil Procedure or Contracts. This position is part of
the Law School’s unitary tenure track. All tenure-track professors,
including LAWRS faculty, are full members of the Rutgers Law
faculty with access to the same scholarly support, voting rights,
and governance participation. Rutgers Law School’s Legal Writing
program is ranked 11 nationwide. All applicants should have a
distinguished academic background and either demonstrate great
promise or a record of excellence in scholarship and teaching. The
position involves responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and
service. All candidates must have a doctorate (JD or PhD) in law or
equivalent. We encourage applications and inquiries from candidates
who would contribute to the quality and diversity of our faculty.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected
veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
Rutgers Law School—with locations in Camden and Newark—offers a
world-class faculty; a curriculum of exceptional breadth and depth
in theory, practice, and interdisciplinary studies; a geographic
presence that spans one of the nation’s 10 largest legal markets
(New Jersey) while also offering immediate access to two of the
five largest markets (New York City and Philadelphia); an alumni
network with over 20,000 members; and a strong tradition of
diversity and social impact. As the law school for a top public
university, Rutgers Law School is committed to the highest
standards of teaching, scholarship, and service to its host
communities, the state of New Jersey, and the nation. This position
will be based on the Newark campus. Interested applicants should
submit the following: · a curriculum vitae · a cover letter ·
research agenda · sample of your academic writing · list of
references Questions and references can be addressed to: Professor
Christina Ho Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee
csho@law.rutgers.edu * Rutgers University is committed to a policy
of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations.
Overview Ranked 49 in U.S. News & World Report ’s list of Best
Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a
diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students
at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100
faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across
the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely
situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach.
A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving
Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture
that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration
among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model
for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community
Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked
Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck”
universities and best national research universities. Recently,
Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research
university due to a high volume of internationally recognized
research, creative output, and scholarly activity.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Elizabeth , Assistant/Associate Professor- Rutgers Law School, Education / Teaching , Newark, New Jersey
