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 Law

THE
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for positions
on the tenured/tenure-track faculty to begin in August 2027. The College
welcomes applications from scholars in all subject areas of the law but has
particular interests in hiring in the following areas: bankruptcy and
commercial law, corporate and business law, contracts, civil procedure, and
property law.

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. 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, 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience while considering internal equity. The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent positions is $172,500 - $230,000. The University of Illinois offers an outstanding and comprehensive benefit package. This position is eligible for all sponsorship for work authorization options.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 18, 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but applications submitted after October 18, 2026 may not receive full consideration. 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.
Founded in 1867 as Illinois's flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university's legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career - along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.
Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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: 1037530
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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