Description:
Job Details:Mercer University School of Law seeks a full-time visiting faculty to teach four courses during the 2026-27 academic year.
Responsibilities:
Mercer University School of Law seeks a full-time visiting faculty to teach four courses during the 2026-27 academic year. The visiting professor will teach two legal writing courses (one per term) and two other courses as determined based on institutional needs and the visiting faculty's interests and expertise.
This is one-year visiting appointment with the possibility of renewal. Rank will be determined based on the credentials of the selected candidate.
Qualifications:
- Applicants should have a J.D. degree from an accredited university/college and two or more years of relevant law school teaching experience.
- Selection of the final candidate is contingent on a successful background check.
- Interested applicants will need to complete the brief online application and attach a current CV with the names and contact information for three references.
- For information contact Professor Pam Wilkins, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Mercer University School of Law, wilkins_pa@mercer.edu.
About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer's twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer's employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.