Employment at Southwestern

Founded in 1911, as an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian institution, Southwestern Law School has long been at the forefront of legal education. We offer a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children, including medical, dental, vision, Group Life/AD&D, LTD, flexible spending accounts, TIAA-CREF pension plan, vacation, and sick leave.

Following is a list of current job openings. Unless otherwise indicated, applicants may apply for positions by sending a cover letter and resume to email addresses indicated in the position posting.

Southwestern is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Southwestern Law School's Nondiscrimination Policy is available on our Institutional Policies Page.

Southwestern has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees. For additional information visit our Institutional Policies Page.

Southwestern will continue to recruit for positions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we ask for your understanding and patience during this unprecedented time.

Employment Opportunities (as of August 23, 2022): 

• Academic Success and Bar Preparation Associate Professor of Law
• Admissions Alumni Recruiter
• Admissions Coordinator
• Archivist (two-year appointment), Leigh H. Taylor Law Library
• Associate Dean, Career Services Office
• Associate Dean of Academic Success and Bar Preparation
• Associate Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing, and Skills (LAWS)
• Chief Financial Officer
• Director of Campus Safety
• Director, Facilities Management
• Director of Philanthropy
• Financial Aid Coordinator
• Head of Public Services, Leigh H. Taylor Law Library
• Health and Safety Manager
• Reference Librarian, Leigh H. Taylor Law Library
• SOS Office Assistant

Please note Southwestern participates in E-Verify.