Western State College of Law at Westcliff University Faculty Hiring Announcement

Western State College of Law (WSCL) at Westcliff University has updated its hiring plans to include a new tenure track or tenured position.  We now invite applications for two different positions:

  1. Director of the Masters of Law in Compliance.  The on-line Masters program focuses on Health Law Compliance and is designed for non-J.D. professionals.  The Director of this program will also teach a half load in either Contracts, Constitutional Law, Evidence or a combination of these subjects. 
  2. Full-time teaching position:  Contracts, Constitutional Law, Evidence or a combination of these subjects. 

Applicants must hold a J.D. degree (or the equivalent), should have strong academic backgrounds, commitment to teaching excellence, experience in administration and on-line teaching, interest or experience in the field of Health Law, and a demonstrated potential for productive scholarship. Appointment rank will be determined commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  We are particularly interested in candidates who will enrich the diversity of our faculty and welcome applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and others whose backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints would contribute to the diversity of our institution.

WSCL is located in the city of Irvine, California – close to miles of famous beaches, parks, recreation facilities and outdoor activities as well as the many museums, music venues, and diverse cultural and social experiences of greater Los Angeles.

Founded in 1966, WSCL is the oldest law school in Orange County, California, and is a fully ABA approved for-profit, private law school. Noted for small classes and personal attention from an accessible faculty focused on student success, WSCL is proud that our student body is among the most diverse in the nation, with a majority of our students from minority backgrounds. In our 50+ year history we have nearly 12,000 alumni and have had over 150 judges elevated to the bench. Our alumni are well represented across public and private sector legal practice areas.

WSCL is committed to providing workplaces and learning environments free from discrimination on the basis of any protected classification including, but not limited to race, sex, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, genetic marker or on any other basis protected by law. The salary range for this position is $96,000 to $115,000, depending on experience.

Applications (including a cover letter, complete CV, teaching evaluations (if available), a diversity statement addressing your contributions to our goal of creating a diverse faculty, and names/email addresses of three references) should be emailed to Professor Susan Keller, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee: skeller@wsulaw.edu. For more information about WSCL, visit wsulaw.edu.    

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