Faculty; Tenure-Track; UIC Law

Faculty (Tenure-Track) - UIC Law Hiring Department: UIC Law

Location:

Chicago, IL USA Requisition  Close Date:
October 20, 2026

Salary:
The budgeted salary for the
   position is $135,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough
   assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate
   experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary Teach courses within the Law School curriculum, with primary responsibility for Lawyering Skills (Legal Research and Writing) and additional teaching responsibilities that may include Contracts, Business Associations, or Professional Responsibility.

Duties & Responsibilities Teach law students at the J.D. Level.

Regularly produce high-quality scholarship

Engage in internal and external service activities, including attending law school and University meetings, serving on law school and University committees, participating in scholarly organizations or organizations related to the legal profession, delivering presentations, and providing other service to the academy, community, or legal profession.

Collaborate with other faculty and staff to establish a strong learning environment.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.

Demonstrated potential to become an excellent teacher or a record of teaching experience.

Demonstrated potential to produce high-quality scholarship.

Demonstrated interest in serving at an urban, public, Research 1 university.

Preferred Qualifications Excellent writing and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to mentor students.

Interest in legal writing.

The budgeted salary for the
   position is $135,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough
   assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate
   experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

Confidential
   review of materials and screening of candidates will be ongoing and will
   continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, apply online (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). by August 31, 2026. Include (upload) a .pdf
   copy of your letter of intent, a current CV/resume, and the names of 3
   professional references.

Offers
   of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the
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