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Widener Law Commonwealth seeks entry-level or pre-tenure lateral faculty members to fill four 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.
Established in 1989, Widener Law Commonwealth is an independently accredited law school within Widener University. The law school’s location in Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, provides valuable experiences for both our faculty and students. Many of our scholars are actively engaged in law reform efforts at both the state and federal level.
Widener Law Commonwealth 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. 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.
We are looking for candidates with strong academic backgrounds, commitment to excellence in teaching, and demonstrated potential to be productive scholars. Candidates must possess at least a JD degree or its equivalent.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of three references to the appointments committee at clsappointments@wumail.onmicrosoft.com. Please contact Professor Jill Family, Appointments Committee Chair (jefamily@widener.edu), with any questions.