Job description
Job ID: 5253
Position Vacancy Announcement
Florida A&M University’s College of Law is please to announce the acceotance of qualified applications for the Assistant Professor of Law and Director of Legal Research and Writing vacancy.
This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position located at the Orlando, Florida, campus to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. Faculty position is a nine-month contract; coupled with the Directorship, the position becomes a twelve-month contract.
Responsibilities
Ideally, applicants should have teaching experience at the law school level or other relevant legal experience, a strong academic record, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship and research, and service. Additionally, it is strongly preferred that the candidate be a member of the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Responsibilities include: Direct and administer the College’s Legal Research and Writing Program; Teach one section of first-year or second-year Legal Research and Writing each term; Developing uniform research and writing assignments in collaboration with other instructors; and oversee both the day and evening programs as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for this position must possess a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school, have a strong academic record, and have excellent writing and communication skills. Applicants should have at least five (5) years of legal work experience after graduation from their JD program. Preference will be given to candidates with strong post-law school experience as instructors or professors at the college, university, and law school levels; in the practice of law; and as judicial law clerks at the federal and state levels.
Recommended Competencies
Demonstrate strong leadership, a commitment to teaching and scholarship, and the ability to work collaboratively and collegially with faculty and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include extensive post-JD teaching experience particularly at the law school level judicial clerkship experience, a strong background in legal practice, and a demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, scholarship and service.
Anticipated Salary Range
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Pay Plan
This is a Faculty position.
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.
Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.
Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.
How to apply
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.
Contact Information
Applicants may direct inquiries to:
Professor Patricia Broussard, Chair, Faculty Recruitment Committee,
Florida A&M University College of Law,
201 Famu Law Lane, Orlando, FL 32801
Email: [email protected].
Oth er Information
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, FAMU is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
These requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents if the employment or training was/is through an agency of the U.S. Government. For more information on what information must be provided and the screening process, please contact the Office of Research Integrity at [email protected] .
Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University: Florida A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs 10 days prior to the event at (850) 599-3076.
