"School of Law, Assistant Professor of Law, Tenure Track"

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 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 and 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:

• Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited institution;
• Established publication record or potential for future publications.

Salary Range: $130,000 – $150,000. This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment.

Interested candidates must submit materials to https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/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://www.luc.edu/law/about/mission/index.cfm.

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

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