Assistant Professor (Law)

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin on August 1, 2027. The candidate will teach courses, develop curricula, and contribute to a collegial, student-centered environment within an R1 campus.

Preference given to candidates with expertise in constitutional law, technology and artificial intelligence in law, and related areas, and with a record of scholarly work. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, LLM, or SJD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission (active or inactive) in good standing.
• Outstanding academic record and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom instruction and develop course learning objectives.
• Engage in scholarship meeting tenure standards.
• Serve on committees and participate in governance and university/community service.
• Support student success and engagement through advising and experiential learning.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Teaching experience

Legal scholarship

Education

Juris Doctor / LLM / SJD

Job description

Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is a dynamic, small
public law school embedded in an R1 institution that provides its students with an optimal mix of theoretical and experiential educational opportunities in a student-centered environment to prepare them for a changing legal profession in a global environment. SIU Simmons Law School seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin on August 1, 2027.

The Law School welcomes candidates of any subject-matter background
or research interest. Preference will be given to candidates whose
teaching or research interests include one or more of the following
areas: constitutional law, technology and artificial intelligence
in law, legislative and administrative law, legal writing, tax and
transactional law, business law, trusts and estates, evidence,
family law, professional responsibility and ethics, and
experiential learning courses. Other courses are dependent on the
needs of the institution and the candidate's expertise.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty
Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and
other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts.;

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

The duties and responsibilities of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following functions, which are not listed in any particular order of significance:

• Articulating and implementing course learning objectives,
  providing classroom instruction, implementing the Law School's
  required assessments, and providing timely feedback on
  assignments.
• Coordinating with other faculty members, including those who
  teach Lawyering Skills and Academic Support to actively help
  students succeed in law school and pass the bar exam.
• Engaging in indirect teaching (outside the regular classroom),
  which includes but is not limited to engaging with students
  individually to provide academic counseling on progress towards
  course learning objectives and assisting students with
  co-curricular activities such as law journal, moot court, and mock
  trial.
• Regularly producing rigorous scholarship sufficient to meet the
  Law School's tenure and promotion standards.
• Engaging in faculty governance by service on committees as
  assigned by the dean and providing other service to the Law School
  and other constituencies such as the University, the legal academy,
  the legal profession, and the local community.
• Maintaining professionalism and an appropriate demeanor that
  encourages learning and maintaining harmonious relations with
  staff, faculty, students and professionals in the community
  regardless of their race, color, sex (including sexual orientation
  and gender identity), religion, national origin or ethnicity,
  disability, economic status, job status, or other background.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor, LLM, or SJD degree from an ABA-accredited law school, held for at least three years at the time of appointment, and must be admitted to a state bar (active or inactive status). Applicants must also have an outstanding law school academic record, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years of professional experience, teaching experience, and a record of publication.

Required Documents:

Submit a letter of application, CV, please include proof of admission to a state bar (active or inactive), and three references.

Contact: Angela Upchurch, [e-mail]