Assistant Professor, Legal Studies

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track or teaching-track Assistant Professor of Legal Studies to begin in January or August 2023. Candidates with a JD or Ph.D. in Law, Political Science, History, or a related field will be given equal consideration. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Legal Studies and Pre-Law and others based on their area of specialization and will advise Legal Studies and Pre-Law students. Some areas of interest include Constitutional Law, Political Theory, Political History, and American Political Development, although strong candidates from a variety of legal, history, and political science subfields will be considered. Candidates whose work demonstrates a commitment to social justice, inclusive excellence, and diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Legal Studies and Pre-Law programs are housed within the School of Public Service and Global Affairs, which offers rich opportunities for collaboration with faculty and students in multiple undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will prepare students intellectually, professionally, and personally, and if hired into the tenure track, will be expected to engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as is appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.

Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references with the application to https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9048. A review of applications will begin immediately, and this position will remain open until filled. The finalists will be required to submit an original transcript from the institution awarding the terminal degree. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.