The Faculty of Law at the University of Haifa invites applications for one or more tenure-track positions, with appointments expected to begin in October 2027 or thereafter. The search is open to all fields of legal scholarship, and applications from both junior and senior scholars are welcome.
The Faculty seeks scholars with a record of, or demonstrated potential for, research excellence and international scholarly engagement, as well as a strong commitment to teaching and academic service and leadership. Appointments may be made at any academic rank (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Full Professor). Candidates are generally expected to hold a J.S.D., S.J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree.
Successful applicants will be expected to pursue an ambitious and productive research agenda, contribute to the Faculty’s LL.B. and LL.M. programs, supervise doctoral students, and take an active role in its research centers and broader academic community. Candidates who do not have command of Hebrew at the time of appointment will be expected to acquire sufficient proficiency for teaching and academic participation within a few years of joining the Faculty.
The Faculty of Law at the University of Haifa is one of Israel’s leading law schools. It offers a vibrant and diverse academic community committed to intellectual pluralism, interdisciplinary collaboration, excellence in research, and teaching innovation. The Faculty is known for its collegial atmosphere and has recently moved to a new building on the University’s Mount Carmel campus, with panoramic views of Haifa and the surrounding region.
Application procedure
· Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a detailed academic CV; (3) the names and contact details of three referees; (4) a two-page statement outlining future research and teaching plans/interests; and (5) digital copies of two representative publications. · Application materials should be sent to Ms. Bella Botnik (bbotnik@univ.haifa.ac.il) at the Dean’s Office (subject line: “Application for Faculty Position”). · Enquiries may be directed to the Dean, Prof. Yair Sagy (ysagy@law.haifa.ac.il).
· The deadline for applications is November 12, 2026.
The Faculty may, at its discretion, consider additional applications received after the deadline and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Any appointment is subject to the approval of the Rector of the University of Haifa. The University of Haifa recruits on the basis of academic merit and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
