MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT
Location: East Lansing, MI
Start Date: August 15, 2027
Michigan State University College of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions with an expected start date of August 15, 2027. We welcome applications from candidates with exceptional educational, teaching, and scholarship credentials across all areas of law, although subject areas of particular interest include Law and Technology, Indian Law, Animal Law, Administrative and Regulatory Law, Bankruptcy Law, Business Law (with a particular emphasis on Corporate Governance), Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Family Law, and International Law. We also seek applications from entry-level and lateral applicants to lead our Transactional/Entrepreneurship Clinic; and to serve as The Alan S. Zekelman Professor of International Human Rights Law. Finally, we seek applications from distinguished tenured faculty for The Schaefer Chair in Family Law. The College of Law seeks applicants with a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly achievement, in line with MSU College of Law’s recent academic and scholarly trajectory.
Established in 1855, Michigan State University is the nation’s premier land-grant university, offering more than 400 academic programs across diverse disciplines. MSU is known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports interdisciplinary scholarship and student-centered teaching. Faculty at MSU join a vibrant campus community that values inclusion, professional growth, and impactful research, reflecting the spirit of “Spartans Will.” More information about the College of Law can be found at www.law.msu.edu.
Please submit application materials, including a cover letter, CV (listing three referees) and a prospective job talk paper to:
Prof. Barbara O’Brien (obrienb@law.msu.edu) and Prof. Stephen Wilks (stephen.wilks@law.msu.edu)
Co-Chairs, Faculty Appointments Committee
Michigan State University College of Law
648 N. Shaw Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824