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Department: Antonin Scalia Law School Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty Job Category: Instructional Faculty Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: N/A - I/R Faculty Location: Arlington, VA Workplace Type: On Site Required Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check: Yes About The Department Scalia Law is ranked #31 among all law schools, #2 among law schools in the D.C. area, and #2 among law schools in Virginia. This achievement follows two remarkable fundraising successes: gifts totaling $30 million, which named the law school in honor of the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and a bequest of more than $50 million from the late Judge Allison M. Rouse and Mrs. Dorothy B. Rouse. About The Position George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School invites applications for entry-level or untenured lateral faculty positions to begin August 2026. Applicants should have a record of, or the promise of, outstanding achievement in legal scholarship and teaching and outstanding contributions to a law schools intellectual and scholarly community. We seek applications from the very best candidates in all fields of law who will excel as scholars and teachers and who will participate with vigor in our intellectual and scholarly community. We are committed to freedom of academic inquiry, respectful debate, and the exchange of ideas. We have published our Statement of Faculty Principles regarding our Commitment to Open Dialogue and Debate: Responsibilities Teaching

• Prepares for classes, is available for consultation about those classes, assesses student performance in those classes, and remains current in subjects being taught in accordance with ABA law school accreditation standards. Effective teaching requires a combination of course and curricular materials, developed learning outcomes, and thoughtful assignments and assessments designed to promote student learning.

Scholarship

• Engages in research and scholarship through original contributions that advance the Law Schools disciplines, or to the integration of the Law Schools disciplines with other fields, or by the application of the Law Schools disciplines to legal policy and/or the legal profession. Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Publications, including journal articles, books, and book chapters, etc.;
• Sponsored research activity and grant and contract awards;
• Conferences and other scholarly presentations; and
• Other activities that enhance the Law Schools, and the universitys, scholarly recognition and reputation.

Service

• Engages in service to the Law School and university community, participates in the governance of the law school, curricular development, and other institutional responsibilities as required by the ABA law school accreditation standards;
• Provides service to the profession, works with judges and practicing lawyers to improve the profession; and provides service to the public, including participation in pro bono activities. Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Activity such as attendance at faculty meetings and faculty workshops;
• Participates in faculty personnel matters;
• Curricular development;
• Support for co-curricular student experiences;
• Mentoring colleagues;
• Chairing and co-chairing committees;
• Leading or actively participating in university-wide initiatives;
• Leads invited or peer-reviewed workshops; and
• Leadership in related professional organizations, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a related field;
• Some experience with legal scholarship that includes published or in-progress scholarly;
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and interest in one or more areas of law;
• Exceptional research and writing abilities;
• Highly developed analytical skills;
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills; and
• At least one of the following degrees: J.D., LL.M., J.S.D., S.J.D., Ph.D., or D.Phil.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some previous teaching/instructional experience in an institution of higher education;
• Prior clerkship and/or law practice experience;
• Prior policy work; and
• Prior experience with interdisciplinary scholarship.

Instructions To Applicants For full consideration, applicants must apply for Assistant Professor of Law at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a CV. Informal expressions of interest may be directed to the chair of the Faculty Selection Committee, Professor Craig Lerner, at [email protected]. The Committee will start reviewing applications on August 1, 2025, and will continue reviewing applications until all positions are filled. Posting Open Date: July 29, 2025 For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 11, 2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Mason Ad Statement Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Masons diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create. If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/! George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition. Equity Statement George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Campus Safety Information Masons Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Education and Training
• Industries Higher Education

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