Assistant Professor of Law

Career Opportunities at Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law seeks candidates for three full-time, entry-level faculty positions on the tenure track.

The College of Law has interest in a variety of teaching areas, including but not limited to Contracts, Sales, Secured Transactions, Property, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence, and qualified lateral candidates will also be considered.

Ohio Northern is a private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and its Pettit College of Law is a closely knit community built around small classes and individualized faculty mentoring.

For more than 140 years, ONU Law has focused its educational mission on preparing practice-ready lawyers, an emphasis reflected in our clinical and externship placements and an Advocacy program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

ONU Law is also home to one of the nation's first fully online part-time JD program accredited by the ABA.

Candidates with experience as a practicing lawyer, judicial clerk, or law teacher are preferred, and we welcome candidates who bring a range of teaching interests and approaches, including experience with varied instructional formats and delivery methods.

Candidates must have a J.D. from a law school accredited by the A.B.A. or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, a distinguished academic record, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Expectations include a normal teaching load of four courses per year, scholarly research and publication, and service obligations for the  academic year.

Ohio Northern University offers a competitive salary package commensurate with the candidate's experience and skills.

Ohio Northern is located in Ada, Ohio, a quiet college community known for its small-town charm, about an hour from the growing Columbus metro area, and is home to five colleges and about 3,140 students representing 50 states and 15 countries.

• Fringe benefits include the TIAA-CREF retirement program, medical insurance, disability benefits, life insurance, tuition remission for dependents attending Ohio Northern University for an initial baccalaureate degree, and eligibility for participation in The Tuition Exchange, a program involving over 640 member colleges and universities.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment.

Ohio Northern University was founded in 1871, and ONU Law has been educating lawyers since 1885.

Ohio Northern University, founded in 1870, is a competitive, comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. ONU is one of the few private universities to offer a distinctive blend of national ranked liberal arts and professional programs in its five colleges:
Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Law. Situated on nearly 300 acres, the scenic and modern campus is comprised of 31 major buildings. The town of Ada (population 5,000) provides a friendly small town atmosphere that compliments the friendly and safe environment found on campus.

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