The University of Virginia School of Law seeks candidates for a faculty member in its Legal Research and Writing program. This is an academic general (non-tenure-track) faculty position on the teaching track.  Duties include teaching, program planning, and supervising 2L and 3L fellows, who serve as teaching assistants. The position will begin before the start of the 2026-27 academic year. 

The University of Virginia School of Law is consistently recognized as one of the top law schools in the country, with a dynamic faculty who excel in teaching, scholarship, and service. Students routinely rank the Law Schools faculty and the classroom experience as best in the nation. The environment at the Law School is both active and supportive, with a strong sense of collegiality among students, faculty, and staff, and a commitment to excellence and service.

The Legal Research and Writing program plays a pivotal role in preparing students for success in law school and in practice. The J.D. legal research and writing curriculum introduces first-year law students to the fundamentals of legal research, analysis, and writing. Over the course of two semesters, students learn how to identify, interpret, and use legal authority; craft clear, well-reasoned legal analysis for a variety of audiences; and engage in advocacy. The program also emphasizes professionalism, ethics, and the effective and responsible use of technology.

Salary and rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.