Legal Skills Professor

University of Florida Levin College of Law

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW welcomes applications from candidates interested in teaching first-year Legal Writing courses and upper-level Legal Drafting courses at the Levin College of Law. Successful candidates will be appointed as nine-month, non-tenure-track Legal Skills Professors and join a faculty committed to innovation and leadership in legal writing and experiential learning more broadly.

Legal Skills Professors participate fully in Levin College of Law governance and committee work. After three years of successful teaching and service, Legal Skills Professors are eligible for promotion and five-year, presumptively-renewable contracts. Legal Skills Professors do not have scholarship responsibilities, but they are encouraged to participate in the scholarly life of the law school and are provided with professional development funds. Legal Skills Professors on nine-month contracts are also eligible for generous summer research stipends to support scholarly projects.

Successful candidates will have strong legal writing skills, a commitment to excellence in teaching, demonstrated ability to work as part of a faculty team, and enthusiasm for creating an inclusive environment for all students.


The Levin College of Law fosters a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students, and we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, disability, and veteran status in all aspects of employment.

Duration:
Long Term
Salary:
$70,000 - $79,999
Students per Semester:
41-45
Submission Deadline:
Contact
Silvia Menenedez and Sabrina Lopez
Associate Dean
Phone:
352.273.0729
309 Village Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611