Tenure / Tenure Track Professor of Law

at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Tenure / Tenure Track Professor of Law
College of LawTHE
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 March 15, 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. 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 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.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
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 accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1033714
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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