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SMU 26-27 - #50028 Assistant Professor of Law

Position Number: 9824321
Location: Dallas, United States
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

SMU 26-27 - #50028 Assistant Professor of Law
Dedman School of Law

Location: Dallas
Open Date: Aug 10, 2026

Description:
SMU DEDMAN SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking applications from qualified persons for tenured and tenure-track faculty positions to begin Fall of 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in the following areas: Criminal Law, Evidence, Tax Law, and Oil & Gas/Natural Resources/Energy Law. We will consider entry-level applicants with excellent credentials and scholarly distinction or promise for criminal law and evidence. We seek established tenured scholars with strong scholarly records for tax law and oil & gas/natural resources/energy law. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. To ensure full consideration for the positions, applications must be received by September 15, 2026, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled.

Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. To ensure full consideration for the positions, applications must be received by September 15, 2026, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9824321"">https://apply.interfolio.com/190900

Applications should be submitted in Interfolio, even if the candidate has submitted an application to the AALS Faculty Appointments Register. Prospective candidates identified by the committee in the FAR will be requested to also submit their materials through Interfolio.

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.