Haub School of Law Tenure Track Assistant Professor

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, located just outside of New York City in White Plains, New York, expects to hire one full-time tenure-track Assistant professor to join our faculty beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. We are hiring in environmental law, and related fields including sustainable business and energy law. We seek candidates with valuable professional or scholarly experience, a distinguished academic record, and a record of, or great potential for, exemplary teaching and scholarly achievement.

Part of Pace University, a private university with campuses in Manhattan and Westchester County, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law is centrally located within the New York metropolitan area. Haub Law is home to the New York State Judicial Institute, seven clinics, an extensive externship program, and an engaged faculty, making the school a central part of the New York State and New York City legal communities. Haub Law is also home to the nations #1 ranked environmental law program as well as top-ranked dispute resolution and trial advocacy programs.

Haub Law is committed to creating a more just, equitable, and inclusive institution. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity, are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.

The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and list of at least three references, and be addressed to committee Chair Josh Galperin (jgalperin@law.pace.edu) and Taylor Quinn (tquinn@law.pace.edu). Salary range: $160,000-$180,000.

Requirements

We seek candidates with valuable professional and/or scholarly experience, a distinguished academic record, and a record of, or great potential for, exemplary teaching and scholarly achievement.

• JD Juris Doctor degree
• JD Juris Doctor degree
• Prior teaching experience at the higher education level preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse studentsacademically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate.
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness.
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement.
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life.
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Paces award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources.
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel.

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