Health Law Professor (Open Rank Tenure-Track)

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Located in the heart of Atlanta, the Georgia State University College of Law is a dynamic, urban-centered law school dedicated to producing practice-ready legal professionals. With a student body of approximately 650 full- and part-time law students, the College is recognized for its value and renowned for its excellent bar passage and post-graduate employment rates. The College fosters a commitment to excellence, innovation, and experiential learning.

The College of Law faculty is a collegial and accomplished community of scholars and teachers. Faculty members have a tangible impact on legal education and on law and policy. Faculty members regularly publish in leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals, author books and book chapters, and appear in national and international news outlets. Scholarship is supported through research assistance, summer stipends, travel support, and awards. The College of Law also features innovative and nationally renowned programs in health law, access to justice, legal analytics, metropolitan and urban growth, and sports and entertainment law.

Founded by the late Professor Charity Scott in 2004, the Center for Law, Health & Society is a national leader in health law education, ranked #1by U.S. News & World Report for 2024 and among the nation's top 10 for more than fifteen years. The mission of the center is to advance the key role that law plays in promoting society's health through robust research initiatives, innovative educational programs, and community engagement. The health law program is both broad and deep, encompassing the many and diverse fields that comprise health law, including core areas of health care regulation, bioethics, public health, social justice, global health and health technology. The Center champions an interdisciplinary approach, integrating law, policy and ethics with subject matter expertise. The health law curriculum is designed to provide all students with a real-world understanding of the complex matters in health and health care delivery. Center faculty continually strive to ensure that the curriculum reflects the ever-changing legal and regulatory environment of the health field.

Georgia State University College of Law invites entry-level and lateral candidates to apply for a tenure-track professor position in Health Law to begin no later than the 2026-2027 academic year. A successful candidate will be expected to teach in the health law and general law curriculum, make meaningful scholarly contributions, participate actively in the life of Georgia State Law and the Center for Law, Health & Society, and enhance Georgia State Law's strong reputation. A successful candidate will foster interdisciplinary collaboration across Georgia State University and with external partners in the health and legal fields. A successful candidate will also advise students, helping them develop a professional identity and prepare for impactful and meaningful careers.

Specifically, the College of Law seeks candidates who research in health law with a particular interest in health business, financing, and/or regulation and can teach at least one of the foundational courses required for the Health Law Certificate: 1) Health Care: Finance and Delivery and/or 2) Health Care: Quality and Access. Special consideration will be given to those interested in teaching an additional course in one of the following areas: Evidence, Professional Responsibility, Corporations, or Commercial Law courses.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Please submit your application by September 1, 2025, to ensure full consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the College of Law Recruitment Committee.

Applicants should have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school (or foreign equivalent).

3-5 years of legal practice or related professional experience in health law is appreciated.

A criminal background check is required.

Law Academic with a 10-month appointment. Standard work hours to support the required workload of 33.4% Teaching, 33.3% Research, and 33.3% Service.

Georgia State Law faculty may be required to work non-standard hours, including day, evening, online, blended/hybrid, and weekends, as determined by the Dean.

For any questions related to this announcement, contact the Committee Co-Chair, Professor

Nirej Sekhon (nsekhon@gsu.edu).

For additional assistance you may contact the College of Law Office of Academic Affairs

curriculum vitae, research agenda, and teaching evaluations (if applicable).

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.