Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law
Albany Law School · Albany, NY ·
- Seniority
- Junior
- Category
- Education
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, in New York’s Capital City, invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for multiple faculty positions beginning in July 2027. We welcome applications from qualified candidates across all areas and specializations, but we have particular interest in candidates with expertise in the first year subjects torts, criminal law, and civil procedure, and upper level courses in Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Technology and Law, and State and Local Government. As part of our unitary tenure system, tenure-track opportunities are available across all positions. Applicants should also express any interest they have in teaching in an online format, although an applicant’s preference with respect to teaching format will not impact their candidacy.
Qualifications
We seek candidates with a strong academic record, capacity for scholarly achievement, and whose work encourages innovative and critical thinking. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or the equivalent and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. Appointment rank will be determined commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
We seek candidates with a strong academic record, capacity for scholarly achievement, and whose work encourages innovative and critical thinking. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or the equivalent and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. Appointment rank will be determined commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, applicants should apply by September 15, 2026, but we recommend that you submit your materials as soon as possible. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, writing sample, and the contact information for at least three references. Please note that these documents can be attached in a single PDF for convenience. Applicants seeking a lateral appointment are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis. For more information about these opportunities, please contact Faculty Recruitment Chair, Carla Spivack, at [email protected] .
For full consideration, applicants should apply by September 15, 2026, but we recommend that you submit your materials as soon as possible. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, writing sample, and the contact information for at least three references. Please note that these documents can be attached in a single PDF for convenience. Applicants seeking a lateral appointment are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis. For more information about these opportunities, please contact Faculty Recruitment Chair, Carla Spivack, at [email protected] .
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000-$160,000, plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be based on the rank and tenure status of the appointment, the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000-$160,000, plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be based on the rank and tenure status of the appointment, the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Albany Law School is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its employment practices, without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status as transgender or gender transitioning, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. This position is offered subject to this commitment, and candidates will be considered on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to the aforementioned characteristics.
Celebrating its 175th Anniversary, Albany Law School is located in the heart of New York’s capital, which offers unparalleled access to state and federal courts, the legislature, and a wide range of private and public employers. Join us in continuing a tradition that has produced leaders in all areas of the legal profession, across every area of law, public service, and government including two U.S. Supreme Court Justices and a President of the United States. Our students enter the law school from undergraduate institutions, other graduate studies, industry, and often as part of a career progression or change. Our graduates consistently secure employment and career advancement across several areas of practice, including government service, Big Law, and public interest. Our most recent graduating class performed over 52,176 hours of pro bono and public service work during their law school careers.
Apply now to be part of Albany Law’s next chapter of excellence.
Celebrating its 175th Anniversary, Albany Law School is located in the heart of New York’s capital, which offers unparalleled access to state and federal courts, the legislature, and a wide range of private and public employers. Join us in continuing a tradition that has produced leaders in all areas of the legal profession, across every area of law, public service, and government including two U.S. Supreme Court Justices and a President of the United States. Our students enter the law school from undergraduate institutions, other graduate studies, industry, and often as part of a career progression or change. Our graduates consistently secure employment and career advancement across several areas of practice, including government service, Big Law, and public interest. Our most recent graduating class performed over 52,176 hours of pro bono and public service work during their law school careers.
Apply now to be part of Albany Law’s next chapter of excellence.
Posted 8/17/26