Assistant Teaching Professor - Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing (LARW)

Assistant Teaching Professor - Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing (LARW) . University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Law . Seattle Campus . The Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing (LARW) program at the University of Washington School of Law invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank Assistant Professor (teaching track), with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027.

We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month, 3-year appointment beginning September 16, 2027. The base salary range for this position will be $11,300 - $13,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach two sections of our first-year LARW course for the full academic year (3 quarters) with an anticipated class size of 17-20 students. Our innovative LARW course offers first-year students seven credits of instruction in core lawyering skills including legal method, research, and writing. The successful candidate will mentor students and foster an inclusive environment. Legal writing courses at UW Law are taught by a team of dedicated and experienced faculty who stress collaboration and innovation.

In collaboration with the LARW team, the successful candidate will develop curriculum that is consistently improved with new discoveries and learning outcomes. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates with admission to the Washington bar. . Applicants for this teaching faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or foreign equivalent. Expertise that demonstrates the potential for excellence in teaching legal writing and other practical lawyering skills. .

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials at the time of application. Priority will be given to those applications received by October 16, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials: 1. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences 2. A curriculum vitae 3. A statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness. 4.

A writing sample that reflects either recent work in practice or teaching materials you have prepared. Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. Please also include contact information for at least three (3) referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.