About the role
Widener Law Commonwealth seeks to hire entry-level or pre-tenure lateral faculty members to fill one or more tenure track positions starting in the 2027-2028 academic year. We have specific needs in Civil Procedure, Contracts, Legal Methods, and Torts, as well as Criminal Law, First Amendment, and Sales. We have flexibility in course needs to round out teaching packages. This position reports to the Dean of the Law School.
WLC is a dynamic community of teachers and scholars. We pride ourselves on our dedication to our students, our engagement with teaching, and our scholarly impact. Many of our scholars are actively engaged in law reform efforts at both the state and federal level.
The law school is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. Faculty and staff are active participants in our work to enhance inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from members of historically underrepresented groups.
Established in 1989, Widener Law Commonwealth is an independently accredited law school within Widener University. Located in Harrisburg, PA, the law school’s location in the capital of Pennsylvania provides impactful experiences for both our faculty and students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to)
Essential Duties
- Teach first-year, upper division required, and elective classes both in the day and evening.
- We have specific needs in Civil Procedure, Contracts, Legal Methods, and Torts, as well as Criminal Law, First Amendment, and Sales.
- Engage in scholarship.
- Provide service to the Law School and the community.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Advise students and student organizations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required)
Required
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school or an equivalent degree. Degree must be from an accredited University or College.
- A minimum of three years or related work or teaching experience.
- Strong academic or practice background in one or more of the courses to be taught.
- A capacity for and a commitment to be an effective teacher in the classroom.
- Demonstrated potential to be a productive scholar.
- A capacity for and commitment to work with and to mentor students.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Zoom.
Preferred
- Full-time or adjunct law school teaching experience.
- Experience teaching via distance education.
- Demonstrated proficiency with a learning management system, such as Canvas.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS
- Must be available to teach day and evening division courses.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
U.S. work authorization is required.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
EOE M/F/V/D