School of Law, Assistant Professor of Law, Tenure Track

Position Details

Job Title School of Law, Assistant Professor of Law, Tenure Track Position Title School of Law, Assistant Professor of Law, Tenure Track Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus Location Code SCHOOL OF LAW (02700A) Department Name LAW LIBRARY Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000

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Loyola University Chicago School of Law invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, entry-level Assistant Professor of Law beginning around August 1, 2026. This position is open to scholars willing to teach torts, civil procedure, real estate, and courses related to public interest, among others. Ability and interest to teach in the hybrid format in our part-time/weekend JD division will also be considered as a part of the review process.

Applicants must present a JD with excellent academic credentials, evidence of outstanding scholarship or scholarship potential, and a devotion to teaching and mentoring students. Loyola University Chicago School of Law is dedicated as a faculty to contribute to a deeper understanding of law, legal institutions, and systems of oppression through a commitment to transformation, intersectionality, anti-subordination, and anti-racism in our teaching, research, scholarship, and public service.

Both the University and the law school will prioritize candidates who demonstrate a commitment to this mission and to diversity, equity.

The responsibilities of the position will include:

* Scholarly research and publication;

* A standard teaching load per semester

* Service to the School of Law, University, and community;

* Participation in School of Law faculty governance and committee work;

* Active involvement in student mentoring and advising;

* Significant engagement with academic institutions and professional organizations, including frequent participation in local, regional, and national meetings and symposia.

Qualifications

The qualifications required for the position are:

* Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited institution;

* Established publication record or potential for future publications;

Physical Demands None Working Conditions None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

The qualifications required for the position are:

* Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited institution;

* Established publication record or potential for future publications;

Open Date 08/29/2025 Close Date Salary Range $130,000 - $150,000 Additional Salary Information

This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates must submit materials to https:///33787

Applicants should include:

* A cover letter of interest highlighting relevant experiences and accomplishments;

* A current Curriculum Vitae;

* A current research agenda;

* Names and contact information of three professional references; and

* Representative publication(s).

All applicants should also specifically address in their cover letter how they will contribute to the law school's mission statement, available at https://.cfm

For further inquiries, please contact Professor Neil Williams at nwillia.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center inspired by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, intellectual openness, and service to others. For more information on the law school and our mission, visit: https:///

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