Assistant Professor of Law - Contracts, Business Law, or Related

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This entry‑level tenure‑track faculty position at the College of Law begins in August 2026.

Duties include engaging in high‑quality teaching and research, and active participation in law‑school and university service.

• Teaching courses in contracts, business law, or related areas.
• Conducting scholarly research and publishing in relevant venues.
• Participating in law‑school and university service responsibilities.

• J.D. degree from an ABA‑accredited law school (or a law school program deemed substantively equivalent for bar admission).
• Ability to engage in high‑quality teaching.
• Ability to conduct high‑quality research.
• Ability to be an active participant in law‑school and university service.
• Interest in teaching contracts, business law, or related areas.

• Interest in teaching immigration or health courses is a plus, though not required.

• Record of scholarly publication.
• Teaching experience, particularly in a law school.
• Legal‑practice experience.
• Law‑journal membership.

• Anticipated appointment start date:
  August 16, 2026.
• Full‑time, 1.00 FTE.
• Standard hours per week: 37.5.
• Salary: starting at $95,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Robust benefits package.

• Cover Letter.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
• Contacts of at least three professional references.
• Unofficial transcripts (official copies required for appointment).

Professor David Rosenfeld, Chair of the Appointments Committee – niucol.

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In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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