Assistant Professor of Law

Assistant Professor of Law (Tenure-Track)

Legal Research and Writing
Stetson University College of Law

Join one of the nation's premier Legal Research and Writing programs.

Stetson University College of Law invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track faculty position in Legal Research and Writing. We seek a colleague who demonstrates a passion to teach legal research and writing, a strong potential for excellence in teaching, a commitment to scholarship, and an interest in engaging with the broader national academic community. Previous teaching experience in Legal Research and Writing is welcomed but not required. We encourage applications with diverse perspectives and backgrounds, including knowledge of artificial intelligence. 

Why Stetson?

For more than two decades, Stetson has been recognized as a national leader in legal writing education. Our Legal Research and Writing Program is currently ranked #1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and our faculty are recognized nationally for excellence in scholarship, innovative pedagogy, and leadership in legal education. In addition, Stetson's nationally recognized programs in advocacy, elder law, and higher education are supported through well-resourced academic centers that create opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and intellectual engagement.

At Stetson, Legal Research and Writing faculty are full members of the tenure-track faculty. We have one unified tenure system that makes no distinctions among faculty based on teaching assignments, fostering a truly collaborative academic community. Legal Research and Writing Faculty teach the two-semester first-year Legal Research and Writing sequence while also having opportunities to teach upper-level courses in their areas of expertise and interest. One of the distinctive features of our curriculum is Legal Research & Writing II, where faculty may develop specialized sections centered on substantive areas. Currently we offer research and writing classes in Environmental Law, Social Justice, Elder Law, International Law and Employment Law. Faculty are encouraged to bring their own scholarly interests and professional passions into the classroom through these innovative offerings.

Exceptional Support for New Scholars

Mentorship is both formal and informal at Stetson. Every new faculty member collaborates with a three-person mentor group, through regular meetings to discuss their teaching and scholarship. The committee walks with the new faculty member through their first and second year. Informally, new research and writing faculty members have both their research and writing colleagues as well as other members of the faculty that will work with the new scholar in their areas of expertise. 

Additionally, Stetson is the home to the Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication, which is dedicated to advancing scholarship, teaching, and innovation in legal communication. The Institute provides opportunities to participate in The Hive, a mentoring community designed specifically for junior legal writing scholars, as well as engagement opportunities with the national legal writing community.    

A Wonderful Place to Live and Work

Located in Florida's vibrant Tampa Bay region, one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas, Stetson offers the ideal combination of academic excellence and quality of life. Our beautiful campus is home to a collegial, supportive faculty committed to mentoring one another, celebrating scholarship, and preparing students to become exceptional lawyers. We invite prospective applicants to learn more about our community by visiting:
https://www.stetson.edu/portal/law/.

Application Process

Stetson University encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to our vibrant intellectual community and enrich our diverse educational environment. Stetson's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy is available at Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity.

Applicants should submit the following: 1) a cover letter describing their teaching and scholarly interests, 2) a current curriculum vitae and 3) contact information for at least three professional references. Application materials should be emailed to Professors Roberta Flowers and Elizabeth Boals, Faculty Appointments Committee at facultyappointments@law.stetson.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.