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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law
Florida International University College of Law, South Florida’s public law school, invites applicants for 2-3 tenure-track positions to begin no later than the 2027-2028 academic year. We seek candidates in Criminal Law; Criminal Procedure; Evidence; Wills & Trusts; Family Law; Tax; and Business Organizations, as well as coverage in foundation courses.
FIU Law features an intellectually vibrant faculty community celebrating scholarly engagement, public service, academic freedom, and transformational teaching. More than a third of FIU Law students are the first in their family to attend college. FIU Law graduates have ranked first among the 12 Florida law schools on nine of the last 10 July administrations of the Florida bar exam. In 2023, more than 90% of FIU Law graduates secured full-time, long-term bar passage required, J.D. advantage, or professional positions. For more information about FIU Law, visit http://law.fiu.edu/.
Candidates must have a J.D. (or its equivalent), a strong academic record, a record (or the promise) of scholarly achievement, and a zest for effective teaching. Rank based on qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits include excellent insurance options, a defined-benefit plan, defined-contribution plans, and a deferred compensation plan.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a CV, cover letter, and provide names and contact information for at least 3 references to Committee Chair Howard Wasserman at lawprohiring@fiu.edu. Please also submit an online application at careers.fiu.edu, Job ID 538098. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For inquiries, please contact the Chair of the Search & Screen Committee, Howard Wasserman (howard.wasserman@fiu.edu).
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University’s immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.