About Hofstra:

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra’s location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Legal Writing

Position Number:

899836

School/Division:

School of Law

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time

Description:

The mission of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law is to prepare, challenge, and inspire our students to make a difference in the world while we advance important ideas through the legal academy, the profession and society – making an impact of our own. Since 1970, Hofstra Law has provided more than 13,000 students with an education rich in both the theory and experiential skills needed to produce outstanding lawyers, business executives, and community leaders.

The Maurice A. Deane School of Law 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.

Qualifications:

• A JD degree is required.
• Bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated excellence in legal research, writing, analysis, and oral communication skills.

Preferred Quals Summary:

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

Special Instructions:

Applications should be submitted electronically and 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.

Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

No

Date Posted:

03/04/2025

EEO Statement:

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.

Salary/Salary Range:

$80,000-$110,000