DescriptionFordham Law School invites applications for entry-level and lateral full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty positions, with an expected start date for the fall 2026 semester. We welcome applications from candidates across all areas of law, but we have a particular interest in scholars working in intellectual property.

We are seeking individuals who are or have the potential to... become scholars and teachers of the highest caliber, encompassing a range of perspectives and methodologies, and who are committed to institution-building and service. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those applicants who have faced barriers to entering the legal academy.

Fordham Law School is a national leader in the field, with approximately 1600 students in our JD, LL.M., and M.S.L. programs. Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York and serves students of all faiths, including those with no faith.
QualificationsApplicants 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 show scholarly promise, evidenced by publications in scholarly journals or scholarly works in progress. The salary range for this job is $175,000-$290,000, dependent on experience in academia.

 

Any summer research funding is in addition.
Application InstructionsEntry-level candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their materials through the AALS Faculty Appointments Register (FAR). Entry-level candidates not participating in the FAR should submit their application here: https://apply.interfolio.com/170853. Entry-level candidates should also include a research agenda.

Lateral applicants should submit their applications here: https://apply.interfolio.com/170853.

Applications should consist of a minimum of a CV and a potential job market paper. 

For questions, please contact Professor Maggie Wittlin, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at maggie.wittlin@fordham.edu.

 
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementFordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Effective October 24, 2025, the University will not approve or move forward with any new faculty hires that require the filing of an H-1B petition who are foreign nationals residing outside the U.S.  For all other aspects, we will continue to follow Fordham’s policy on Appointment of Nonimmigrant Faculty. 
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