Charleston School of Law welcomes applications from entry-level and lateral candidates interested in appointment to full-time, tenure-track positions teaching in the following areas: (1) Constitutional Law; (2) Business Organizations; and (3) Contracts/Sales.
We also invite applications from entry-level and lateral candidates interested in appointment to teach Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, along with Foundations of Legal Practice.
All candidates must: (1) possess a J.D. or its equivalent; (2) be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; (3) have law practice experience; and (4) be committed to exceptional teaching, scholarship, service, and collegiality. Successful applicants must be available to teach in-person during required teaching times beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year.
Charleston Law is an ABA fully-accredited, 501(c)(3) institution that offers a comprehensive three-year program enriched by its longstanding student-centered mission, commitment to an extraordinary classroom experience, and dedication to public service. The campus is located in the Upper King Street district of historic, downtown Charleston, South Carolina, which Travel + Leisure Magazine named as the Number One Best City in the United States for twelve consecutive years from 2013 to 2024 (and ranked as #2 for 2026). The Princeton Review has rated Charleston Law as a top institution for faculty accessibility, teaching quality, and resources for women.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, scholarly agenda, teaching evaluations (if available), and reference list to Committee Chair Professor William Janssen at facultyrecruitment@charlestonlaw.edu. Contact Professor Janssen with any questions, at wjanssen@charlestonlaw.edu.
Charleston Law is an Equal Opportunity employer.