Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Law (27-28)

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 163.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Descripción de la vacante

DePaul University College of Law in Chicago invites applications from entry-level and junior-lateral candidates for a tenure-track position beginning July 1, 2027. We are seeking individuals to teach in Property Law and/or Family Law. All candidates must hold a J.D.

or equivalent, with excellent credentials and the potential to be an outstanding scholar and teacher. The 10-month salary range is $150,000 to $163,000, commensurate with qualifications.

Formación

• J.D. or equivalent degree required.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Demonstrate potential to be an outstanding scholar and teacher.

Responsabilidades

• Teach Property Law and/or Family Law.
• Contribute to scholarly research and service at DePaul University College of Law.

Educación

J.D. or equivalent degree

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Law (27-28)

Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Part-time Faculty Positions

DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.

Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching.

Posting Details

Job ID: 186545

Rank: Assistant Professor

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Law

Position Description:

DePaul University College of Law invites applications from entry-level and junior-lateral (0-3 years) candidates for a tenure-track position expected to begin July 1, 2027. We are looking for candidates to teach in Property Law and/or Family Law.

At DePaul Law, we are dedicated to producing purpose-driven lawyers who serve the public with integrity and compassion. Our graduates embrace a tradition of service to others and work tirelessly to enhance access to the legal system for the most vulnerable members of our society. To learn more about us, please visit https://law.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx.

Qualifications:

All candidates must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree, possess excellent academic credentials, and demonstrate potential to be an outstanding scholar and teacher.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should apply online via DePaul's Faculty Jobs Portal. Required materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three (3) contact references, research statement, and writing sample. Please direct any questions about the position to the Chair of the appointments committee at [e-mail].

General Compensation/Benefits Statement

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $150,000 - $163,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents

• Cover Letter(1)
• C.V.(1)
• Contact Reference(1)
• Research Statement(1)
• Writing Sample(1)