Assistant Professor of Legal Writing

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

POSITION DETAILS

The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University invites applications for an opening for an Assistant Professor of Legal Writing. This is a full-time faculty position with a two-year contract, commencing in the Fall of 2025. Upon successive renewals, this position could lead to eligibility for presumptively renewable five-year contracts. Scholarship is encouraged, though not required, and Legal Writing Faculty are eligible to receive summer research stipends. 

Applicants must have:

  • a J.D. degree; 
  • Bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction; and 
  • Demonstrated excellence in legal research, writing, analysis, and oral communication skills. 

Hofstra is particularly interested in applicants with previous experience teaching legal writing, although this is not mandatory. 


Applications should be submitted electronically at this link:

https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/5198

Applications must include the following:

  • A cover letter
  • Resume
  • Writing sample

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

 

 

Duration:
Long Term
Salary:
$80,000 - $89,999 $90,000 - $99,999 $100,000 - $109,999
Students per Semester:
41-45
Submission Deadline:
Contact
Amy Stein
Professor of Legal Writing; Assistant Dean for Legal Writing
Phone:
516-463-5927
Amy.R.Stein@hofstra.edu
121 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, 11549