Open Rank — Tenure-Track Law Professor

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

ECO Pass

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 seek scholars dedicated to teaching, scholarship, and service, with a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service, in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school or equivalent degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9–10 credits per academic year and handle assigned classes, including exams and grading.
• Conduct scholarship and publish in areas of expertise; participate in conferences and research activities.
• Engage in service to the law school, students, and the broader community; participate in committees and mentoring.

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.

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

• Teaching (40%): Faculty members are expected to teach an annual workload of 9-10 credits per academic year and to provide instruction as assigned by the Dean or their delegate. Classroom instruction responsibilities include holding class for the entire period for which the class is scheduled (including the final examination period) and evaluating students' work and assigning grades consistent with the policies of the Law School and University. Ongoing curriculum development and planning are also important components of teaching.
• Research (40%): Faculty members are expected to research and prepare scholarly publications in their areas of expertise. Faculty members are expected to participate in scholarly and research activities that enhance their professional development and contribute to their disciplines, including by participating in academic conferences.
• Service (20%): Faculty members are expected to engage in service to the institution, to students, and to their fields and/or the broader community and the public. University service involves, as appropriate to career stage, membership in departmental, college-level, and university committees; attending departmental meetings; processing routine paperwork; answering email; and participating in surveys. It also involves engaging in the life of the law school and contributing to law school culture and community, including by mentoring students and fostering a culture of 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 Law guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. 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 Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be authentic. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

We seek candidates with great potential for and records of innovative and impactful scholarship and engaged teaching,appropriate to career stage. Successful candidates will also show potential 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 related field.

Application Deadline

For full consideration, candidates should apply by September 1,2026, although we recommend that you submit your materials as soon as possible.