Tenure / Tenure Track Professor 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. 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 but a minimum of $160,000. The University of Illinois offers an outstanding and comprehensive benefit package. Application Procedures Deadline Information Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with a deadline of November 14, 2025, at 6:00 pm (Central Time). Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload a curriculum vitae, sample publications, and contact information of four references (name, telephone number and email address). Applications must be submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu or they will not be considered. For further information about these positions, please email Devin Scheidemantel at [email protected]. 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. 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 [email protected].