Associate Professor of Law

Job Summary

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Proposed Faculty Rank

Associate Professor of Law

Department

00096 - College of Law - Dean

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Track

New Position to Begin

7/1/2026

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for an entry-level, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of Law beginning academic year . Our primary curricular need is in the field of constitutional law.

Qualifications for the position include a J.D. or equivalent degree, an exemplary academic record, demonstrated scholarly merit, and proven or potential teaching excellence in the area of constitutional law.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Open Date

06/23/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number

PRN
01381CF

Type

Faculty

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

• List of References

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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