Full-Time Legal Process (Writing) Faculty

The Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for an appointment to its Legal Process (Legal Research and Writing) faculty starting in August 2025. Legal Process is a six-credit first-year course. Students receive three credits in the fall semester and three credits in the spring semester. In addition to the standard focus on predictive writing in the fall and persuasive writing in the spring, students are introduced to client interviewing. They are also introduced to client counseling and/or negotiation. Applicants are expected to be willing and capable of teaching in-person and remotely and familiar with best practices in both modalities.

After two successive one-year contracts, Legal Process professors can apply for presumptively renewable three-year contracts. Following a successful three-year contract Legal Process professors with a record of scholarly publications and/or substantial service outside of the law school, may apply for renewable five-year contracts. Legal Process is a directorless program; professors enjoy the same level of autonomy as the doctrinal faculty as well as the same access to travel, scholarship, and other professional development funds. Legal Process professors are involved in all aspects of law school life including chairing and serving on major committees and serving as advisors to student organizations. Legal Process professors attend faculty meetings and vote on all matters other than tenure, promotion, and retention.

A candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and a commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students. We look for innovative faculty with a preference for both practice and teaching experience. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to service to legal education and to the wider community as well as a desire to engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center. With one of the most diverse student bodies in the country, Touro Law Center is dedicated to the aims of diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from those who would contribute to that diversity as defined in the broadest sense.

Touro Law Center, a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS), is part of the Touro University. Established in 1970 to focus on higher education for the Jewish community, the Touro University has grown to serve a widely diverse population. We are uniquely attuned to the importance of an education for students of all backgrounds and circumstances.

Located on beautiful and historic Long Island with its many beaches, coastlines, and parks, Touro Law Center has a unique location directly across the street from the federal and state courts, providing substantial opportunities for teaching and learning. Within the New York City metropolitan area, we are a train ride to Manhattan and an even shorter train ride to JFK Airport.

If interested, all applicants must apply through the portal at this link:  https://tcnycareers-touro.icims.com/jobs/11710/visiting-or-full-time-legal-process-faculty/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=783&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

Questions about the positions may be directed to Professor Laura Dooley, ldooley@tourolaw.edu, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee.

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