Tenure / Tenure Track Professor of Law

College of Law

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for positions on the tenured/tenure-track faculty to begin in August 2026. The College welcomes applications from scholars in all subject areas of the law but has particular interests in hiring in the following areas: civil rights, intellectual property law, and law & technology.

The University of Illinois is home to a distinguished and collegial national law school, founded in 1897 and situated within a premier research university that affords unrivaled opportunities for cutting-edge legal scholarship, innovative interdisciplinary work, and professional involvement with the dynamic Chicago legal community. The University is a center for innovation and has been nationally recognized as being in the top ten universities for start-up founders. Champaign-Urbana is an inclusive college town with an exceptional quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. or Ph.D. or their equivalent, a strong academic record, and a record of scholarly distinction or great scholarly promise.

Appointment Information

These are full time tenure-track positions appointed on a 9/12 basis. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026. Salary is commensurate with experience, the budgeted salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$220,000.00.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 19, 2025. 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. Please upload a curriculum vitae, sample publications, and contact information of four references (name, telephone number and email address). For further information about these positions, please email Devin Scheidemantel at wds@illinois.edu.

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.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1031796

Job Category: Faculty

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu