Job Summary
The Cleveland State University College of Law invites applications for two (2) full-time Assistant Professors of Law beginning August 11, 2025. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
The Law School is open to candidates with expertise in any area of the law, and especially those with an interest in teaching torts, corporation, or evidence, with additional interest in contracts, criminal law, legislation and regulation, or property.
CSU Law is ranked as the top public law school in northern Ohio and the top part-time program in Ohio. Additionally, it has been nationally recognized for the specialty areas of Health Care Law, International Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, and Criminal Law. CSU|Law continuously strives to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
Duties will include teaching, scholarly research and writing, working with academic centers, and ordinary committee service.
Minimum Qualifications:
- J.D., PhD, or equivalent terminal degree with a distinguished academic record completed by July 1, 2025 – Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor;
- Evidence of potential for significant and high-quality scholarly achievement;
- Evidence of continuing drive for superior teaching and focus on student learning; and
- Bar exam passage in a U.S. jurisdiction.
Preferred Qualifications:
- J.D., PhD or equivalent degree with outstanding academic record;
- Judicial clerkship;
- Law practice experience;
- Excellent record of, or potential for, scholarly research and publication; and
- Experience and/or interest in developing or teaching online courses and programs.
Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23204. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by 1/6/25. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Heidi Gorovitz Robertson at h.robertson@csuohio.edu.
List of documents applicant is required to submit:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Plan
- Evidence of Teaching Experience (e.g. Course Evals, etc.)
- Teaching Statement
- Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf
- Note: The successful candidate must submit an official transcript before their contract can be prepared
CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.
Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
