What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenure / Tenure Track Professor of Law position at The University of Illinois?
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 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
Salary : $160,000 - $220,000