Assistant Professor International Human Rights Law & Public International Law
Company: Seton Hall University, New Jersey
Location: South Orange
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Teach and produce scholarship in the area of human rights and
international law. Mentor J.D., graduate, and undergraduate
students in a professional school of international affairs and in a
law school. Duties and Responsibilities: The School of Diplomacy
and International Relations at Seton Hall University and Seton Hall
Law School invite applications for a joint appointment to a
tenure-track assistant professor position in international human
rights law and public international law to commence in the
2026-2027 academic year. The primary appointment will be to the
School of Diplomacy, where the faculty member will teach in our
graduate and undergraduate programs, including our new
undergraduate degree in Law and Diplomacy. The successful candidate
will teach three classes (9 credits) in the School of Diplomacy and
two classes (5-6 credits) in the Law School per year. The expertise
to teach and develop other courses related to international law is
a plus. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D.
and/or a Ph.D. in a related discipline. Applicants with a Ph.D.
should also have either a JD or an LLM. Applicants should have
their degrees in hand by the time of their appointment. Successful
applicants will demonstrate the ability or potential to teach
effectively in a professional school at both the undergraduate and
graduate levels and in a law school. All applicants should have
strong research backgrounds or demonstrate substantial potential
for conducting important academic research in their field of
specialization. To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV,
evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), an example of
scholarly work, a graduate transcript, and contact information for
three referees. The committee will invite candidates to ask their
referees to submit letters during the first round of interviews.
Review of applications will begin on January 15 and continue until
the position is filled. Salary Range: $113,159-$125,732
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt Physical Demands: General Office
Environment Special Instructions to Applicants: Other documents:
evidence of teaching effectiveness; graduate transcript. As
indicated above, please provide contact information for three
referees. The committee will invite candidates to ask their
referees to submit letters during the first round of interviews;
please direct them to send letters to susan.malcolm@shu.edu using
the subject line "Human Rights/International Law Search." Benefits
Information: Full Time Benefits Life today is complex. That’s why
Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits
and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life. These
benefits are important elements of your total university
compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to
bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental
insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More
information is available at
https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html . Seton Hall
University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from
New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of
higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300
undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally
inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and
ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its
students to be servant leaders in their professional and community
lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It
honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith
traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and
values, engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports
the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher
education.
Keywords: Seton Hall University, New Jersey, Paterson , Assistant Professor International Human Rights Law & Public International Law, Education / Teaching , South Orange, New Jersey
