Job Description Summary

Job Description:

Wake Forest University School of Law invites lateral applications for a Distinguished Chair in Business Law to begin July 1, 2027. Although the precise course package is negotiable, preference will be given to applicants willing to teach both Contracts and Business Organizations, in addition to offerings such as Sales, Securities Regulation and/or Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Tax.

Applicants should hold (or have held) a tenured position at an accredited U.S. law school. Applicants must demonstrate a continuing dedication to high-quality research and teaching. Practice experience is preferred.

Review of applications will begin September, 2026 and continue until the positions are filled. Applications should be submitted as a single document including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and the names of three references.

Please direct questions to:

Professor Jonathan Cardi, Chair, Lateral Appointments Committee



Applications may be submitted via this link: (Careers at Wake Forest University)

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement
Full time
Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.