"Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Law (26-27)"

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Law (26-27)

DePaul University College of Law invites applications from entry-level and junior-lateral (0-3 years) candidates for a tenure-track position expected to begin August 1, 2026. We are looking for candidates to teach Civil Procedure and/or Criminal Law.

At DePaul Law, we are dedicated to producing purpose-driven lawyers who serve the public with integrity and compassion. Our graduates embrace a tradition of service to others and work tirelessly to enhance access to the legal system for the most vulnerable members of our society. To learn more about us, please visit https://law.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx.

Qualifications:

All candidates must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree, possess excellent academic credentials, and demonstrate potential to be an outstanding scholar and teacher.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should apply online via DePaul's Faculty Jobs Portal. Required materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three (3) contact references, research statement, and writing sample. Please direct any questions about the position to the Chair of the appointments committee at mhelvest@depaul.edu.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $135,000 - $160,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.