Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law

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 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 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, and oil and gas.

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.  

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.

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.

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 submitted at https://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/internaljobs/3796394. Please submit a letter of interest, CV, and a list of at least three references to Professor Jena Martin, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, at [email protected]. These can also be uploaded to your electronic application. 

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.