What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor or Clinical Faculty of Law position at St. Mary's University?
St. Mary's University School of Law, the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and the only law school in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking exceptional candidates for tenured and tenure-track faculty positions to start in the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. We are building on our deep history of academic excellence and servant leadership, and we are eager to welcome new members into our vibrant intellectual community.
We are particularly interested in candidates with outstanding academic credentials, successful practice experience, a demonstrated record of scholarly research and publication, and a dedication to teaching excellence. We place great emphasis on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, and we are eager to find candidates who excel in the classroom and inspire students to achieve their best.
We are open to passionate and innovative teachers and scholars in all areas. There are also some select Chair opportunities for strong lateral candidates in the areas of business law (to include tax), natural resources, oil and gas, and international subjects. Visiting professor applications will also be considered.
St. Mary's Law is committed to upholding the Marianist mission. Since our foundation in 1852 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), we have strived to integrate the liberal arts with professional studies, fostering a community where faculty and students alike contribute to a meaningful academic dialogue. We are a Hispanic Serving Institution and are excited to bring cutting-edge teaching and compassionate mentoring to the large percentage of first-generation students that make up our student body.
We believe that diversity strengthens our community and enriches our perspectives, promoting an inclusive environment where everyone's contributions are valued. As such, St. Mary's Law embraces the AALS Statement on Hiring for Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, striving to create an academic community that reflects the richness of our global society.
If you share our commitment to fostering academic excellence, serving society, and providing exceptional education, we would be delighted to receive your application. Applications can be found at https://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/internaljobs/3675160 with the ability to upload a letter of interest, CV, and a list of at least three references to Professor Vicki Mather, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, vmather@stmarytx.edu. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.
Join us as we continue to advocate for the Marianist mission, shaping the next generation of diverse leaders in law. Your unique perspective and dedication to teaching can contribute significantly to our vibrant and inclusive academic community.
St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.
St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
