ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, in New York’s sought-after Capital District, invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for several faculty positions beginning in July 2023. We value diversity and seek applicants from backgrounds that add to a community that aims to foster respect and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates across all areas and specializations, and have particular interest in candidates who specialize in the following areas:

• Trusts & Estates
• Contracts and Commercial Law
• Clinical (Intimate Partner/ Domestic Violence Litigation specifically)
• Introduction to Lawyering

As part of our unitary tenure system, tenure-track opportunities are available across all positions.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a J.D. degree (or the equivalent) and should have a record of academic excellence, substantial academic or practice experience, a passion for teaching, service, and a record of, or potential for, accomplishment in scholarship. Appointment rank will be determined commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for at least three references through Albany Law School's Employment Opportunities site. For more information about these opportunities, please contact Professor Ted De Barbieri at edeba@albanylaw.edu.  

Established in 1851, ALBANY LAW SCHOOL is the oldest independent law school in the nation and the oldest law school in New York State. Located in New York’s capital city, the law school offers an attractive and affordable live-work environment in between the Adirondack, Catskill, and Berkshire mountains, as well as the entire Hudson River Valley. Our faculty are productive, collaborative, and growth-oriented. Our students—23% of whom come from a diverse background—are among the best in the nation.

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of our student body, and community. We encourage applicants including first-gen professionals, women, applicants of color, LGBTQ, veterans, and other members of systemically marginalized groups.