Assistant Professor of Law - Property (6002)

Northern Valley Indian Health; Liguria; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading university is seeking an entry-level tenure-track faculty member to teach property law starting August 2026. Candidates must possess a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and demonstrate high-quality teaching and research abilities. The role includes duties in teaching, research, and active participation in service. Starting salary is $95,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Servizi

Robust benefits package

Competenze

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Ability to engage in high-quality teaching.
• Ability to engage in high-quality research.
• Ability to participate in law school and university service.
• Interest in teaching property law.

Mansioni

• Engaging in high-quality teaching.
• Conducting research.
• Participating in law-school and university service.

Conoscenze

High-quality teaching

High-quality research

Active participation in service

Interest in teaching property law

Formazione

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Descrizione del lavoro

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for one entry-level tenure-track faculty position with interest in teaching property law beginning August 2026.

Overview: Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a comprehensive research university offering programs from the Baccalaureate through the Doctorate. The main campus is located in DeKalb, 65 miles west of Chicago’s “Loop” and 40 miles southeast of Rockford with education centers in Rockford and Naperville.

Position Summary

Duties include engaging in high-quality teaching and research, as well as being an active participant in law-school and university service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching
• Research
• Participate in law-school and university service

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Qualifications include a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Ability to engage in high-quality teaching
• Ability to engage in high-quality research
• Ability to be an active participant in law school and university service
• Interest in teaching property law

Additional Requirements:

• We are particularly, but not exclusively, interested in candidates who also have interest in teaching business law, immigration, or health courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of scholarly publication
• Teaching experience (particularly in a law school)
• Legal-practice experience
• Law-journal membership

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 08/16/2026. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications, starting at $95,000; NIU offers a robust benefits package.

To apply, please submit:

• Contact information for three current professional references
• Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for initial review of application; official copies required to confirm appointment)
• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.