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Job description
Associate Professor of Law
The George Washington University Law School invites applications for two entry-level, tenure-track faculty appointments, beginning in Fall 2027. The school is interested in candidates in two fields of study: immigration and family law. The University and Law School have a strong commitment to preparing students to become resilient leaders who help shape solutions to the pressing challenges of our times. The University and Law School also have a strong commitment to recruiting faculty of the highest caliber who have thrived in different environments and would enrich the university with different experiences and perspectives.
This position will be responsible for teaching, research, and service.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree or an advanced degree in a relevant field, and have relevant experience such as teaching, legal practice, or judicial clerkships. Applicants must also have a strong academic record that demonstrates the potential for superb teaching and show scholarly promise, evidenced by publications in scholarly journals or scholarly works in progress.
The salary range for these positions is $185,000–$205,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position qualifies for healthcare and other benefits available to full-time employees. For more information about these benefits, please visit
Apply through the AALS Faculty Appointments Register at or complete an online faculty application at and upload a cover letter indicating the area of interest with a current curriculum vitae, including a list of references. Please email questions to Review of applications will begin on August 13, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled. Only complete applications submitted either through AALS or GW's online system will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
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