Description:
Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.
With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.
Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.
General
information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from
the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the
Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty
at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected
to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to
Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to
teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person,
online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or
Dean.
About the Department
Located
in the heart of Atlanta, the Georgia State University College of Law is
a dynamic, urban-centered law school dedicated to producing
practice-ready legal professionals. With a student body of approximately
650 full- and part-time law students, the College is recognized for its
value and renowned for its excellent bar passage and post-graduate
employment rates. The College fosters a commitment to diversity,
innovation, and experiential learning.The
College of Law faculty is a collegial and accomplished community of
scholars and teachers. Faculty members have a tangible impact on legal
education and on law and policy. Faculty members regularly publish in
leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals, author books and book
chapters, and appear in national and international news outlets.
Scholarship is supported through research assistance, summer stipends,
travel support, and awards. The College of Law also features innovative
and nationally renowned programs in constitutional law, health law,
access to justice, legal analytics, metropolitan and urban growth, and
sports and entertainment law.
Position Description:
Georgia State University College of Law invites candidates to apply for a tenured professor position in constitutional law who will assume a leadership role in the Center for Constitutional Law, Practice and Democracy (described below). Specifically, the College of Law seeks candidates who have established academic reputations in constitutional law with a particular interest and expertise in voting rights and/or election law. The successful candidate will begin no later than the 2026-2027 academic year. A successful candidate will be expected to be teach in the constitutional law and general law curriculum, make meaningful scholarly contributions, and participate actively in the life of Georgia State Law and. A successful candidate will also advise students, helping them develop professional identity and prepare for impactful and meaningful careers.
Mission Statement of the Center for Constitutional Law, Practice and Democracy (the “Center”): The mission of the Center for Constitutional Law, Practice and Democracy is to advance the Constitution's aims of preventing arbitrary power and protecting democratic freedoms. The Center will seek to create the conditions for liberty, equality, and the rule of law to flourish within a pluralistic society. The Center will facilitate critical research, public education, and engagement on issues of constitutional significance, particularly in the areas of voting rights, election law, and democratic governance.
Goals of The Center:
- Academic Leadership in Constitutional Law: To establish the Center as a premier institution for the study of constitutional law, bringing together leading scholars to engage with emerging legal and democratic challenges.
- Practical Engagement and Litigation: To integrate academic scholarship with practical legal work, supporting the production of amicus briefs, engaging with judicial bodies, and advancing policy discussions around constitutional law.
- Education and Experiential Learning: To provide law students with hands-on experience in constitutional law and democratic governance through fellowships, clinics, and collaborative research projects.
- Public Engagement: To serve as a nonpartisan, accessible voice in the broader public discourse on constitutional issues, providing a forum for community dialogue and educational outreach on critical legal topics.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by February 23, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the College of Law Recruitment Committee.
Please note that applicants may be asked to submit further documentation prior to a screening and/or campus interview.
For any questions related to this announcement, contact Committee Chair, Professor Nirej Sekhon (nsekhon@gsu.edu).
Required Experience:
Applicants seeking the rank of Associate or Full Professor must have superior academic credentials and a demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.
Required Education:
Applicants
should have a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Doctor of the Science of Law
(J.S.D.), Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), LL.M. (Master of Laws),
or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited law school (or foreign
equivalent).
Pre-Employment Requirements:
A criminal background check is required.
Work Hours:
Law Academic/9-month appointment. Standard work hours to support required workload of 34% Teaching, 33% Research and 33% service.
Georgia State Law faculty may be required to work non-standard hours including day, evening, online, blended/hybrid and weekends as determined by the Dean.
- Salary Commensurate with rank at appointment
- Search Chair Contact info
- For any questions related to this announcement, contact Committee Chair, Professor Nirej Sekhon (nsekhon@gsu.edu).
- Departmental contact for assistance
- For additional assistance you may contact the College of Law Human Resources Office (lawhr@gsu.edu)
