Professor - Law jobs in the United States

The University of Southern California Gould is one of the nation’s top-ranked law schools with a 115 year history and reputation for academic excellence. We are known for our diverse student body, interdisciplinary education, and our tight-knit alumni network of over 10,000 professionals around the globe.

The University of Southern California Gould School of Law invites candidates for a tenured faculty position to teach law courses for the academic year 2025-2026. USC Gould School of Law focuses on professional excellence, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to public service. The law school is a collegial environment, and our faculty comprises accomplished, nationally ranked thought leaders with a broad range of expertise.

Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or equivalent, or a Ph.D. from an accredited institution, and have demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching and scholarly achievements. An outstanding academic background and relevant legal experience are also expected. Scholars from all areas of interest are encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, publication list, statement of teaching and research interests, and three or more names of individuals familiar with the applicant’s work who could be contacted for letters of reference.

The position offers a competitive salary with university benefits. For detailed benefits information, please visit the following link: https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/.

Equity, diversity, inclusion, opportunity and access are of central importance to the Gould School of Law (Gould).  Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions.  At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.

The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $210,000 (Assistant Professor of Law; $200,000 -265,000 (Associate Professor of Law) and $230,000 - $400,000 (Professor of Law). When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.