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THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for one full-time faculty position, to start in Spring 2026. Strong candidates should have a record of or potential for excellence in residential and online teaching and in academic research or professional writing. Candidates should be ready to contribute substantially to institution-building and governance at a small, independent law school, and to support a dynamic and diverse student body seeking to join the California Bar and to advance access to justice in the state of California.

The Law School is seeking candidates with teaching interests in any first-year or bar-tested subject(s), with a particular (but not exclusive) interest in candidates whose expertise includes Constitutional Laws, Torts, or Professional Responsibility. The open position is a full-time, one-year contract position, with the potential for one-year, three-year and recurring five-year renewals going forward. Faculty hired to this position may have the opportunity to transition to tenure-track status in the future.

Thomas Jefferson School of Law ( is a small, independent, not-for-profit law school with an attractive, modern campus located in the heart of San Diego, California. The Law School offers full-time and part-time, day and evening J.D. and LL.M. programs. The Law School also offers a 100% online J.D. program. The Law School is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State of California. Founded in 1969, the Law School has graduated more than 7000 alumni.

Interested candidates should send application materials by email to [email protected]. Applications should include a letter of interest, CV, reference list, and statement of teaching interests and approach. Candidates should also forward or provide links to samples of their academic or other professional writing or a research agenda.

Prospective candidates interested in learning more about the position or the Law School are encouraged to contact the hiring committee at [email protected]. We look forward to talking with you.

Thomas Jefferson School of Law is an equal opportunity employer, and fosters diversity in its faculty, administration, staff, and student populations. We especially welcome faculty candidates who are mission-driven in terms of helping students overcome obstacles to entering the legal profession.

Updated 9/12/25

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