Associate Professor, School of Law

Associate Professor, School of Law

Job No: 497510

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: Newark

Categories: Faculty

Seton Hall University School of Law welcomes applications for a
tenure-track position to begin July 1, 2027. Candidates should
demonstrate (i) scholarly promise, (ii) the ability or potential to
be an outstanding teacher and mentor who can prepare students for
the practice of law, and (iii) leadership in service toward
building an equitable and diverse academic community.

We will consider entry-level and lateral candidates. We have
particular teaching needs in tax law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Seton Hall Law School offers a vibrant, energetic academic
environment. Located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, approximately
20 minutes from Manhattan, Seton Hall Law is especially
well-regarded in the health and life sciences law, intellectual
property, cybersecurity, and privacy arenas, and it is in the
process of expanding its role in energy, gaming/sports, technology
and data analytics.

The main campus of Seton Hall University is located in South
Orange, New Jersey, about 4 miles from the Law School . Seton Hall
University is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher
education in the United States and is home to about 6,300
undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally
diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and
ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its
students to be servant leaders in their professional and community
lives. Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity employer. It
honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its
employees. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and
values, engage the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and support the
university's mission as a Catholic institution of higher
education.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree and a record of
academic excellence.

Salary Range:

$153,855-$170,951

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The following documents should be uploaded with your application:
CV (with references), cover letter, scholarly agenda, and job talk
paper (or abstract with expected date for completion of the
draft).

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a
comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify
and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university
compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to
bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental
insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More
information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey,
14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan
institution of higher education in the United States and is home to
about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant
and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic
excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment
and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their
professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal
opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes
employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect
Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and
support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of
higher education.

Advertised: 14 October 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Application Closes: Eastern Daylight Time

To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497510
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