Legal Communication and Analysis, Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University McKinney School of Law invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to teach the required first-year Legal Communication and Analysis course for the 2027-28 academic year. The workload is 40% teaching, 40% scholarship, and 20% service.

Entry-level candidates with 0-5 years experience are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered, with a reduced teaching package in the first year and research support.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent degree with a record of academic excellence.
• Potential for or a record of innovative scholarship and engaged teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach the required first-year Legal Communication and Analysis course.
• Engage in scholarship and publish or produce substantial work.
• Provide service to the department and the law school.
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and community engagement initiatives.

Skills

Legal writing

Scholarly research

Engaged teaching

Curriculum development

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Title Legal Communication and Analysis, Tenure-Track Faculty Position Appointment Status Tenure Track Department IU Indianapolis Robert H. McKinney School of Law Location Indianapolis Position Summary

INDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications from entry-level candidates (with 0-5 years experience) for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions teaching the required first-year Legal Communication and Analysis course during the 2027-28 academic year. The workload will be 40% teaching, 40% scholarship, and 20% service.

The Indiana University McKinney School of Law offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, a reduced teaching package in the first year for entry-level candidates, a semester of pre-tenure research leave, a generous professional development account, funds to retain research assistants, and summer research grants for productive scholars.

As the state’s premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

Indianapolis, where the law school is situated, is the state capital and a vibrant city with a wide variety of restaurants, theaters, and music venues; substantial outdoor green space; an award-winning international airport; and professional football, basketball, baseball (AAA), and soccer (USL) teams. Indianapolis regularly ranks near the top in listings of Best Affordable Places to live, according to independent rankings reported by MSN.com. Applications need to include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three references, a writing sample (a recent scholarly article or work in progress), and teaching evaluations (if available).

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree with a record of academic excellence. We seek candidates with potential for or a record of innovative scholarship and engaged teaching. A recent scholarly publication or substantial work in progress is expected to evince scholarly aptitude and commitment. A judicial clerkship or practice experience with significant writing experience is strongly encouraged. Teaching experience is a plus.

Department Contact for Questions

For more information, please contact Professor Gerard Magliocca, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at [e-mail].

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date Posting Number IU-101615-2026