Assistant Professor - Law School

Assistant Professor - Law School

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant
Professor - Law School at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located
in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all
backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our
deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,
diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational
opportunities which prepare students for success in a global
society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Wayne State University Law School aims to hire one tenure-track
faculty member to begin in Fall 2027. We seek entry-level or junior
lateral candidates with expertise in business and corporate law or
related areas. We are looking for outstanding scholars and teachers
whose experiences and perspectives will enrich our community.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school or an
equivalent degree, along with a record of scholarly achievement or
significant practice and/or teaching experience. Applicants must
have the present ability to perform the work required.

Candidates should include a cover letter, CV, and any other
relevant materials along with the online application. For
inquiries, please contact Professor Eric Zacks, Faculty
Appointments Committee chair, at ezacks@wayne.edu.

School/College/Division:

H07 - Law School

Primary department:

H0701 - Deans Office Law School

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement
between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of
University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with
respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of
employment.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered
employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal
history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,
the university will inform you if a background check is
required.