Navigating the law faculty hiring process can feel overwhelming, with tracking open positions, preparing materials, and finding the right opportunities. It’s not always clear where to start.
The SEALS Hiring Portal is designed to simplify that process. No more random searching job sites with terms like “Law jobs hiring.” Instead, make the most of a simple, efficient, and specific tool designed for your success.
What Is the SEALS Hiring Portal?
The SEALS Hiring Portal is an online platform designed to connect law schools with faculty and other candidates through two key features:
- Job Openings – Law schools can post open faculty positions, and candidates can browse available opportunities
- Faculty Hiring Portal – Candidates can create and share professional profiles, while law schools can search for and evaluate potential hires. This includes academic jobs, library positions, visiting positions, and more
Together, these tools create a centralized space for both sides of the hiring process, making it easier to find opportunities, showcase qualifications, and connect.
Why This Matters for Academic Candidates
Instead of relying on scattered job postings or limited networks, the SEALS Hiring Portal offers a more direct and accessible way to engage with the hiring process.
Through one platform, you can:
- Discover open academic positions at participating law schools
- Present your experience, credentials, and interests in a structured profile
- Increase your visibility to hiring committees actively searching for candidates
Because the platform is free, fully online, and regularly updated, it removes many of the common barriers in the traditional hiring process and gives you more control over how you present yourself.
How the SEALS Hiring Portal Works
The platform is designed to support both sides of the hiring process, candidates and law schools, through simple, user-driven tools.
For Law Faculty Candidates
Candidates can:
- Create a professional profile highlighting their background, experience, and interests
- Upload key documents such as a CV, teaching evaluations, scholarly works, or additional application documents
- Indicate the types of teaching jobs they are seeking, including visiting, permanent, or lateral positions
- Select courses or subject areas that they are qualified to teach
- Control profile visibility and update information as needed
The portal allows candidates to present a complete, searchable profile to hiring committees.
For Law Schools
Law schools can:
- Post open faculty and other academic positions and link to official job listings
- Search for candidates using filters such as subject area, course interests, and position type
- Identify potential candidates for both visiting and permanent roles
The portal makes it easier for hiring committees to find candidates whose experience aligns with their needs.
What You Can Find Inside the Portal
The SEALS Hiring Portal brings together a growing network of candidates and institutions.
Within the platform, you’ll find:
- Dozens of law schools actively posting open positions
- A wide range of academic opportunities, including visiting and permanent roles
- Candidate profiles representing diverse teaching areas and expertise
- Searchable course and subject matter categories that help match candidates with institutional needs
This dynamic, regularly updated system ensures that both candidates and schools have access to current and relevant information.
How to Create a Strong Candidate Profile
Creating a profile is your opportunity to position yourself effectively in a competitive hiring landscape.
To make the most of your profile:
- Make your profile visible
Ensure your profile is set to public so hiring committees can find you - Provide complete, accurate information
Include your contact details, experience, and relevant background - Upload key documents
Help schools evaluate your qualifications quickly with a strong CV and supporting materials - Select courses strategically
Choose subject areas that align with hiring demand and your expertise - Keep your profile updated
Refresh your materials and preferences as your search evolves
A well-prepared profile increases your chances of being discovered by schools actively looking for candidates.
When and How to Use the Portal in Your Job Search
The SEALS Hiring Portal works best when used as part of a broader academic job search strategy.
You can:
- Check job postings regularly to stay informed about new opportunities
- Update your profile ahead of peak hiring periods
- Use it alongside other hiring channels, such as conferences and institutional postings
Because the platform is continuously updated, staying active and engaged can help you identify opportunities as they arise.
Get Started with the SEALS Hiring Portal
The SEALS Hiring Portal provides a straightforward way to connect with opportunities and hiring institutions, from your first academic role to your next academic position. You can get started by:
- Creating your candidate profile
- Uploading your materials
- Browsing current job openings
Taking these steps ensures you’re visible, prepared, and ready to engage with law schools as opportunities become available.
For a more detailed walkthrough, including screenshots of each step, you can review the SEALS Hiring Portal user guide.