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Professor of Law - Wills/Trusts/Properties

Position Number: 6358235
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

Professor of Law - Wills/Trusts/Properties

41563BR
Position DescriptionContributes to the universitys mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.The School of Law at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Professor of Law position in the areas of wills & trusts and property to begin in Fall 2026. The position is open to both entry-level candidates and candidates who are on the tenure-track or tenured at another school. Candidates who satisfy Texas Tech Universitys requirements to be hired with tenure will also be considered for the Governor Preston E. Smith Regents Professorship.

Position Description
Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit. The School of Law at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Professor of Law position in the areas of wills & trusts and property to begin in Fall 2026. The position is open to both entry-level candidates and candidates who are on the tenure-track or tenured at another school. Candidates who satisfy Texas Tech University's requirements to be hired with tenure will also be considered for the Governor Preston E. Smith Regents Professorship.

Major/Essential Functions
The School of Law at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Professor of Law position in the areas of wills & trusts and property to begin in Fall 2026. The position is open to both entry-level candidates and candidates who are on the tenure-track or tenured at another school. Candidates who satisfy Texas Tech University's requirements to be hired with tenure will also be considered for the Governor Preston E. Smith Regents Professorship.

Required Qualifications
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience or demonstrated potential for working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

The required qualifications for candidates are as follows:
1. Holds a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or a J.D. equivalent from a recognized international institution.
2. Demonstrates interest in and commitment to teaching Wills & Trusts and related courses, including Property and/or Estate Planning.
3. Demonstrates interest in and commitment to producing impactful legal scholarship in areas such as wills & trusts, property, and/or estate planning.
4. Has a record of, or strong commitment to, service within legal education, the legal profession, or the broader public, including institutional, community, or professional service.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. A demonstrated record of effective teaching in courses such as Wills & Trusts, Property, and/or Estate Planning.
2. An established record of scholarly publications in wills & trusts, property, estate planning, or intersecting areas of legal scholarship.
3. A commitment to, and/or demonstrated experience in, supporting and engaging students from a broad range of backgrounds, including first-generation college or law students.
4. Prior experience as a practicing attorney and/or judicial clerk, particularly in areas relevant to the teaching and scholarship expectations of the position.
5. Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collegial academic environment.
6. Other academic experience-such as additional degrees or leadership roles-that may enhance contributions to teaching, scholarship, or service.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application at the Texas Tech Jobs website https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to Brian Shannon, Horn Distinguished Professor, and Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee at brian.shannon@ttu.edu. For your application to be considered, you must submit it at the Texas Tech Jobs website. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, September 15, 2025. To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.