Drexel University Kline Law in Philadelphia seeks both tenure track, and non-tenure track faculty, as set out below. The law school was founded in 2006, and has quickly been recognized for its successes, rising over 50 places in US News to its current rank of #75. The law school is home to a JD program, multiple LLM and MLS programs, and a BA in Law program. Drexel University, a large private R1 research university, is situated in Philadelphia’s renowned University City, a robust campus community and the academic epicenter of the entire region.
Applications are encouraged from people of color, individuals with disabilities, people of all sexual and gender identities, and anyone whose background, experience or viewpoint will contribute to the diversity of the faculty. We strongly encourage candidates to apply soon because we hope to move quickly to fill the positions. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled, with a target start date of July 1, 2025.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Visiting Assistant Professor, or Post-Doctoral Fellow in Law (Undergraduate)
The Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law invites applications for 1-2 non-tenure track/teaching faculty positions in the Undergraduate Law program which launched in 2021. The Kline School of Law Undergraduate program is one of just a handful of U.S. law school to offer a bachelor’s degree. We seek innovative, accomplished teachers committed to the success of our highly diverse and deeply engaged student body.
The program provides students with rigorous, multidisciplinary foundations in legal rules along with critical, experiential, and law & society-informed perspectives on the way law shapes individuals, society, government, technology, and industry. Building on Drexel’s nationally-known co-operative education program, Undergrad Law integrates experiential learning opportunities into academic courses: from visits to courthouses and law firms to introducing students to practical aspects of legal work such as client interviewing and trauma-informed practice.
In only the third year of the program, we have more than 115 students majoring in Law as well as another +50 minors from fields across the University. Of our majors, almost 75% identify as women, about 70% are students of color, and over one-third are first-generation college students. Almost 40% come from low-income families; many are recent immigrants, and quite a few identify as members of the LGBTQ community.
We seek candidates who hold a PhD and/or JD or the equivalent who can demonstrate excellence in teaching and excitement about building an interdisciplinary, student-centered undergraduate program. Drexel and Kline Law are committed to recruiting, developing, retaining, and rewarding faculty members who bring scholarly interests and life experiences that reflect and support the diversity and success of our students, our University, and our communities. We are especially excited to hear from faculty who integrate current scholarship into their teaching and are eager to develop new courses that introduce students to the breadth of legal scholarship and careers.
Teaching responsibilities will include a mix of required courses in the Undergraduate program as well as the opportunity to develop upper-level electives based on the candidate’s areas of interest. Occasional teaching in the JD program is also possible. Faculty are expected to teach a total of 6 courses (which will include multiple sections of the same course) over three 10-week quarters each year. Core courses we are looking to cover include:
• LAW 101: Law & Society;
• LAW 201: The Common Law;
• LAW 210: Public Law I;
• LAW 301: Legal Reasoning;
• LAW 315: Power, Professionalism, & the Law.
Course descriptions for these and other courses in the program can be found here. PhD field/areas of specialization are open, though we are particularly interested in candidates who can develop courses in areas such as immigration, health/disability, environment/sustainability, research methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed), or public policy in ways that broaden our curricular offerings and strengthen collaborations across the University.
The contract is initially for two years with the goal to reappoint if mutually satisfactory. While faculty are expected to be focused on teaching and service in the Undergraduate Law program, teaching faculty receive professional development funds which can be used for conference or research support, and participate fully in the intellectual and social life of the Law School.
Applications should include a vita, cover letter, and a teaching statement. Individuals selected for interviews will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation, one of which may be from a student you have taught, mentored, or supervised. Apply online via Drexel’s HR Portal here.
Questions may be directed to Rose Corrigan (rose.corrigan@drexel.edu), Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Kline School of Law, Drexel University.
Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor (JD)
The Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law invites applications from entry-level as well as pre- and early-tenure lateral candidates for one full-time, tenured/tenure-track position expected to begin in fall 2025. While we have needs in many curricular and research areas, we have particular needs in environmental law, international law, legal methods, legal writing, criminal procedure, evidence, tax, private law, and required first year subjects.
Candidates must have a demonstrated record of significant scholarly achievement and commitment to excellent teaching. Tenure stream faculty are expected to engage in significant research and demonstrate educational, methodological, or practice backgrounds that add vitality to their work. Drexel University and the law school are committed to cross-campus collaboration and research that extends beyond disciplinary borders, with a strong interest in Law and Society research. Candidates are expected to have a JD or its equivalent.
Applications should include a vita, cover letter, and a teaching statement. Please apply online via Drexel's HR portal here. Direct questions to Faculty Appointments Chair David S. Cohen at dsc39@drexel.edu.
Assistant Teaching Professor (JD Program)
The Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law invites applications for a non-tenure track/teaching faculty position. Core courses we are particularly looking to cover include first year Legal Methods/Legal Writing; Evidence; Criminal Procedure/Investigations; international law subjects; Environmental Law; private law subjects; required first year courses; Federal Income Tax; and Enterprise Tax. Candidates will be expected to have a JD or its equivalent.
The contract is initially for two years with the goal to reappoint if mutually satisfactory. While faculty are expected to be focused on teaching and service in the JD program though, they may also teach in our Undergraduate program. Teaching faculty receive professional development funds can be used for conference or research support, and participate fully in the intellectual and social life of the Law School.
Applications should include a vita, cover letter, and a teaching statement. Please apply online via Drexel's HR portal here. Direct questions to Faculty Appointments Chair David S. Cohen at dsc39@drexel.edu.