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Director and Professor of Legal Writing

Boston, MA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Suffolk University Law School is searching for a Professor of Legal Writing to join our faculty and serve as the Director of Legal Practice Skills (LPS), our top-five tenure-track legal writing ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for writing professor in the United States is $80,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a writing professor do?

A Writing Professor teaches courses in writing, composition, and sometimes literature at colleges or universities. They help students improve their writing skills, develop critical thinking, and understand various writing styles and genres. In addition to teaching, Writing Professors often conduct research, publish their own work, and participate in academic committees or conferences. They may also mentor students and advise them on academic or career matters.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a writing professor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Writing Professor, you generally need an advanced degree in English, Creative Writing, or a related field, along with a strong portfolio of published work and teaching experience. Familiarity with digital learning platforms (such as Blackboard or Canvas), academic research databases, and current citation styles (APA, MLA) is often required. Outstanding communication, mentorship, and adaptability set exceptional professors apart in engaging diverse learners. These skills are critical for fostering student growth, maintaining academic rigor, and adapting to evolving educational environments.

What are some common challenges writing professors face when supporting students with diverse writing backgrounds?

Writing Professors often encounter students with varying levels of experience, language proficiency, and familiarity with academic writing conventions. One challenge is designing assignments and feedback that are accessible yet rigorous for all learners. Professors must balance fostering creativity with teaching essential structure and style. Collaborating closely with colleagues in the English department and writing centers, they also develop resources and workshops to address students' individual needs and promote equitable learning outcomes.

What is the difference between Writing Professor vs Writing Instructor?

AspectWriting ProfessorWriting Instructor
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in English, Composition, or related fieldBachelor's degree often sufficient; teaching certification may be preferred
Work EnvironmentColleges and universities, often involved in research and curriculum developmentCommunity colleges, adult education, or online courses, primarily focused on instruction
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, academiaCommunity colleges, vocational schools, online platforms
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding academic roles, qualifications, and career pathsFinding teaching opportunities, certification requirements

Writing Professors typically hold advanced degrees and work in higher education, focusing on teaching and research. Writing Instructors often have a bachelor's degree and teach writing at community colleges or online. Both roles involve teaching writing skills but differ in credentials, work environment, and institutional level.

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Infographic showing various Writing Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,057 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Assistant Professor of Legal Writing - Renewable Contract - 529994

Tuscaloosa, AL • On-site

The University of Alabama
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time, Contractor

Posted 28 days ago

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7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Job description

Department/Organization
218131 - General Law Studies

Rank
Teaching Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The University of Alabama School of Law seeks qualified applicants for the position of Professor of Legal Writing at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, depending on qualifications. This solicitation is for candidates applying at the Assistant Professor rank. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to the growth, development, and improvement of the legal writing program. The duties of a Legal Writing professor include teaching two sections in the first-year legal writing program and developing an upper-level writing or drafting course.

Detailed Position Information
The University of Alabama School of Law seeks qualified applicants for the position of Professor of Legal Writing at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, depending on qualifications. This solicitation is for candidates applying at the Assistant Professor rank.
This is a 9-month position and does not include the possibility of tenure. The position will be on a contract basis with an initial three-year term. After initial renewal, subsequent three-year terms will be presumptively renewable.
The Legal Writing professor will teach two sections in the first-year program and will also develop an upper-level writing or drafting course and teach that course twice during the three-year contract.
Applicants must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and a strong academic record. Applicants must demonstrate effective legal writing skills and should be admitted to and in good standing with a state bar. Preference may be given to applicants with significant teaching or practice experience. Salary and benefits will be nationally competitive. All applications are confidential to the extent permitted by state and federal law.
All applicants must apply for this position through the University of Alabama’s job site at
https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law. Applications must include a resume, official transcript, cover letter, list of three references, and a writing sample. Applications will be received until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Kimberly Boone, Chair of the Legal Writing Faculty Appointments Committee, at kboone@law.ua.edu.
Lateral candidates interested in applying for this position at the Associate or Full Professor of Legal Writing rank should apply through the "Associate / Full Professor of Legal Writing - Renewable Contract" position available at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and a strong academic record. Applicants must demonstrate effective legal writing skills and should be admitted to and in good standing with a state bar.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants with significant teaching or practice experience.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Applications must include a resume, official transcript, cover letter, list of three references, and a writing sample.

About the Division/College/School
If you are interested in joining an outstanding law school with a strong academic community, enviable student bar passage and employment rates, a low student-to-faculty ratio, and curricular offerings with breadth and depth, all within a supportive and diverse environment, then Alabama Law is the place for you.
Alabama Law has long been an excellent place to seriously engage in both teaching and scholarship, and the academic community is taking notice. Members of our faculty are engaging a wide range of issues that are at the heart of debates over substantive and procedural law, public policy, historical understandings, and philosophical values. Their scholarship is published in leading university presses including Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge, Princeton, Yale, and NYU.
Our faculty’s academic engagement benefits our students, not only in the classroom but also as they enter the profession. Employment numbers for Alabama Law graduates nationwide continue to be a solid marker of the quality of our students and of the education they receive here. Recent data also indicate that Alabama Law is ranked among the top law schools for the percentage of graduates who secure federal judicial clerkships.
At the heart of what makes Alabama Law a superb place are our people—faculty, staff, and students. Here, you will find an impressive, motivated, and diverse community of colleagues. You can see and hear their contributions, not only in classrooms and hallways, but in other venues across the nation.

About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

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