WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor to teach first year Legal Analysis, Research and Writing beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. Washburn Law’s nationally ranked legal writing program follows the typical structure for legal writing courses: objective or predictive writing in the first semester and persuasive writing and advocacy in the second semester. Both courses are three credit hours. The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence, including a dedication to developing teaching practices that engage students from all backgrounds.

The School of Law moved into its new, state-of-the-art building in July 2023. The building features classrooms equipped with up-to-date recording technology, including closed captioning; a green room recording studio; and beautiful trial and appellate courtrooms.

The Washburn campus is located blocks from the historic state capitol. Topeka features affordable housing; beautiful, historic neighborhoods with well-maintained parks; and a nationally recognized public library. It is also the home of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Site.

For the full position description and instructions for how to apply through Washburn's job portal, please visit: https://careers.washburn.edu/jobs/a04cb779-487f-42f7-b448-714d7bb5105e

If you have questions about this position, please contact Michelle Ewert, chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee and Director of the Washburn Law Clinic, at michelle.ewert@washburn.edu or (785)670-1681.