Open Rank — Tenure-Track Law Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 147,500 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

ECO Pass for local transit

Job summary

The University of Colorado Law School invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions to begin at the start of the 2027-2028 academic year.

We welcome applicants in all subject areas and at all levels of seniority, with particular needs in Tax Law, Labor and Employment Law, and Business Law. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school or equivalent degree.
• Record of innovative and impactful scholarship and engaged teaching.
• Career-stage-appropriate service involvement in law school life.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9–10 credits annually per academic year; duties include evaluating student work and grading.
• Engage in research and scholarly publications; participate in academic conferences.
• Contribute to service duties within the law school and the broader university community.

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Law School invites applicationsfrom entry-level and lateral candidates for one or more full-time,tenured or tenure-track faculty positions to begin at the start ofthe 2027-2028 academic year.

We welcome applications from candidates in all subject areas and atall levels of seniority. We have particular needs in Tax Law, Laborand Employment Law, and Business Law.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

We are an engaged and inclusive community of students, faculty,staff, and alumni who help one another succeed. Our faculty ishighly regarded for its scholarship, its engagement in policy work,and its contributions to the wider community. Our selectiveadmissions process keeps our student body small, enabling ourfaculty, staff, alumni, and community to invest deeply in eachstudent’s success, while preserving resources for innovativefaculty research. We take our responsibility to educate and trainfuture lawyers seriously. Our curriculum, research centers, andexperiential learning opportunities are designed to preparestudents for success in today’s changing legal environment.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The workload for this position is 40% Teaching/40% Research/20%Service:

• Teaching (40%): Faculty members are expected to teach anannual workload of 9-10 credits per academic year and to provideinstruction as assigned by the Dean or their delegate. Classroominstruction responsibilities include holding class for the entireperiod for which the class is scheduled (including the finalexamination period) and evaluating students' work and assigninggrades consistent with the policies of the Law School andUniversity. Ongoing curriculum development and planning are alsoimportant components of teaching.
• Research (40%): Faculty members are expected to researchand prepare scholarly publications in their areas of expertise.Faculty members are expected to participate in scholarly andresearch activities that enhance their professional development andcontribute to their disciplines, including by participating inacademic conferences.
• Service (20%): Faculty members are expected to engage inservice to the institution, to students, and to their fields and/orthe broader community and the public. University service involves,as appropriate to career stage, membership in departmental,college-level, and university committees; attending departmentalmeetings; processing routine paperwork; answering email; andparticipating in surveys. It also involves engaging in the life ofthe law school and contributing to law school culture andcommunity, including by mentoring students and fostering a cultureof inclusivity.

What You Should Know

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer

• Entry‑Level (Associate Professor) pay range is$147,500-$155,000 annualy.
• Lateral (Associate Professor or Professor) pay range is$155,000-$240,000 annually.
• Onboarding assistance is available within School of Lawguidelines.

Benefits

• medical,dental, and retirement plans
• generous paid time off
• tuitionassistance for you and your dependents
• an ECO Pass for localtransit

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs throughthe CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be authentic. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

We seek candidates with great potential for and records ofinnovative and impactful scholarship and engaged teaching,appropriate to career stage. Successful candidates will also showpotential for, and career-stage-appropriate records of,productively contributing to the life and culture of the law schoolby readily engaging in service work. Candidates must hold a J.D.from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent degree in a relatedfield.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Amanda Parsons

Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]