Assistant Professor of Lawyering Skills

The University of Dayton School of Law is part of a comprehensive and diverse university committed to educating the whole person and to linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service. Following this tradition, we are committed to providing a legal education that blends theory, practice, and service to promote the common good. If this sounds appealing, please apply today.

The University of Dayton School of Law invites applications for one Assistant Professor of Lawyering Skills. This is a non-tenure track position with an initial appointment of one year and the possibility of renewal for long-term (three or five-year) appointments after three years of satisfactory service.

The faculty member would join a team of experienced full-time faculty members who make up the School of Law’s nationally recognized Legal Profession Program. The focus of the Legal Profession Program at the University of Dayton School of Law is to help students develop essential lawyering skills. The Program is a broad two-semester six-credit-hour sequence during a student’s first year at the School of Law. These courses, called Legal Profession I and Legal Profession II, are devoted to building the legal research, analysis, and writing skills used in today's law practice. The courses also emphasize the development of cultural humility and competency, professionalism, and ethics. Classes meet in small groups led by experienced full-time faculty who are at the forefront of trends in legal writing and research. Responsibilities of the Assistant Professor of Lawyering Skills will include:
● Teaching Legal Profession I and II, and other legal research and writing courses related to legal reasoning and critical reading;
● Providing service to the School of Law and the University, and
● Participating in the larger community for legal research and writing professionals through regular attendance or presentations at conferences and other relevant endeavors to support the faculty member’s professional development.

UD is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities, and the largest private university in Ohio. Embedded in the dynamic city of Dayton, OH, and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to experiential learning.

The University is located in the dynamic midsize city of Dayton in a region going through an economic and cultural renaissance. It is located approximately one hour between Cincinnati and Columbus. Dayton boasts extensive green space, arts and cultural offerings and a low cost of living. You can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while pursuing your passion for teaching and research. Go to daytoncvb.com for more information about the area.

At the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.

•  A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school;

• Articulable commitment to the field of legal research and writing, including implementing the best models and practices available to teach legal research and writing and utilizing recent developments in pedagogy in law schools in the United States;

• Prior legal practice experience in the United States; and

• Excellent written communication skills.

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Recent successful experience in legal research and writing teaching, including implementing best models and practices available to teach legal research and writing and utilizing recent developments in pedagogy in law schools in the United States;

• Successful experience in any or all of the following:

  • participating and teaching in online education;

  • working independently and collaboratively;

  • effectively engaging, teaching, and mentoring students of socially and culturally diverse backgrounds

• Demonstrable commitment to socially and culturally diverse communities;

• Expressed willingness to engage with Catholic and Marianist educational values including educating the whole person and a commitment of service to the community, university and profession

• Law school achievements and accomplishments, such as high academic achievement, law review, moot court, and/or mock trial;

• Effective presentation skills;

• Effective interpersonal communication skills;

• Effective oral communication skills; and

• Effective classroom management skills 

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter that addresses all of the minimum and any preferred qualifications met
• Curriculum Vitae
• A document describing your commitment to legal research and writing, including implementing the best models and practices available to teach legal research and writing and utilizing recent developments in pedagogy in law schools in the United States.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position

Posting closes October 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM EST

The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at