"Teaching Assistant Professor - Law"

Teaching Assistant Professor - Law

College of Law

Job Summary

The University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana Champaign is one of the oldest law schools in the country, with an accomplished and influential faculty, a smart and collegial student body, and a strong alumni network. The College of Law is currently accepting applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor to teach legal writing. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track, specialized faculty position with the possibility of renewable contracts. The individual hired will teach one section of the graded first-year legal writing courses, Legal Writing & Analysis and Introduction to Advocacy, as well as one or two upper-level courses, including at least one upper-level writing course.

Appointment Information

The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026. Salary is commensurate with experience at a range of $85,000-$90,000 annually. The University of Illinois offers an outstanding and comprehensive benefit package.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. They must also have excellent writing and analytical skills, an outstanding law school record, and a minimum of two years of legal practice experience. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 19, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Devin Scheidemantel at wds@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.