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Assistant Professor of Law, Tenure Track
- 498413
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Full-time Faculty
Salary/Position Classification
- $90,000 Dependent on Experience, 9-month Contract, Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus
Purpose of Position
The University of North Dakota School of Law invites applications for two or more Assistant Professors of Law, to commence in Fall 2027. We will consider candidates in any field for this full-time, tenure-track faculty position with our primary needs including Criminal Law, Energy-related courses that enhance our Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Certificate, Lawyering Skills (legal research, writing, and analysis), Property, Torts, and Wills & Trusts . Candidates whose expertise would strengthen our Certificates in Indian Law & Tribal Law and Aviation Law are especially encouraged to apply.
The School of Law seeks colleagues dedicated to fostering well-rounded and public-minded legal professionals with necessary skills to serve as effective, self-reflective, and ethical leaders in their communities. Our distinctive character as one of the Nation's smaller public law schools—and as the State's sole law school — informs our thoughtful and collaborative approach to teaching and learning. We have a close relationship with the State's bench and bar and a special interest in connecting with and serving our rural as well as urban populations.
The University of North Dakota is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere and School of Law strives to maintain a friendly and supportive learning environment helping our students develop into conscientious legal professionals. We particularly value teachers who demonstrate intentionality and creativity and are interested in infusing their doctrinal teaching with writing, research, cooperative learning, interpersonal skills, and/or other pedagogies. We also seek scholars with innovative research agendas and encourage work that transcends disciplinary boundaries, including the scholarship of teaching and learning.
For additional information, contact Professor Dan Lewerenz at dan.lewerenz@und.edu.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaching several content courses per academic year
- Other teaching that may include individualized courses, course development, or student advising/mentorship
- Scholarly research and writing
- Service and other activities which may include serving on law school and/or university committees and professional service
Required Competencies
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff colleagues
- Eagerness to work closely with law students
- Ability to teach in the curricular areas of interest
- Ability to work and collaborate in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting
Minimum Requirements
- J.D. degree from a law school in the United States or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. school
- One year of work experience (which may include judicial clerkships) after obtaining a J.D. or equivalent degree
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year of experience teaching;
- Record of excellent teaching or an ability to become an excellent teacher;
- Evidence of scholarly research demonstrating potential for scholarly excellence;
- Evidence of service engagement within a law school and to local, state, or national legal or educational organizations; and
- Strong academic record, as signified by success in law school courses, class rankings, extra-curricular activities, scholarly awards, or other similar evidence.
To Apply
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by August 28, 2026, at 11:55 pm, and include the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Current C.V.
- Law School transcripts (unofficial are fine; finalists will be asked to supply official transcripts)
Interested candidates may contact our Faculty Selection Committee vice-chair, Professor Dan Lewerenz at Dan.Lewerenz@und.edu
Position is open until filled.
Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.
Position Benefits
Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.
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Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.
Veteran’s Preference
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.
EEO Statement
The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.
Salary : $90,000