Western State College of Law (WSCL) at Westcliff University invites applications from entry level candidates for tenure-track positions beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated interest or experience in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Torts, Evidence, Professional Responsibility, and Administrative Law, but we welcome applications from those with interest or experience in all doctrinal first and second year subjects. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree (or the equivalent), should have strong academic backgrounds, commitment to teaching excellence, and demonstrated potential for productive scholarship.
Founded in 1966, WSCL is the oldest law school in Orange County, California, and is a fully ABA approved, for-profit, private law school. Our student body is among the most diverse in the nation, with a majority of our students from minority backgrounds. We have nearly 12,000 alumni and have had over 150 judges elevated to the bench.
WSCL is committed to providing workplaces and learning environments free from discrimination on the basis of any protected classification including, but not limited to race, sex, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, genetic marker or on any other basis protected by law. We welcome candidates who will enrich the diversity of our faculty, including women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and others whose backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints would contribute to the diversity of our institution.
The salary for this position is $100,000. We offer strong scholarly support to our entry level faculty, including research assistance, summer stipends, and mentorship.
Applications, including a cover letter, complete CV, teaching evaluations (if available), and names/email addresses of three references should be emailed to Professor Susan Keller, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee: skeller@wsulaw.edu.