Professor of Law

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin School of Law invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year. Appointments are open across all subject areas and ranks, including entry-level and endowed chairs.

Candidates should hold a J.D. or equivalent advanced degree with potential for excellence in research and teaching; senior appointments require a substantial record of achievement in both areas.

Qualifications

• Candidates for entry-level positions should have a J.D. or an equivalent advanced degree and clear potential for excellence in both research and teaching.
• Candidates for more senior positions should have a J.D. or an equivalent advanced degree and a substantial record of excellence in both research and teaching.

Job description

Professor of Law

College/School/Unit

School of Law

Posted

Aug 10, 2026

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Open until filled

Description

The University of Texas School of Law seeks applicants fortenure-track and tenured faculty positions to begin in the2027-2028 academic year. Appointments will be considered for allsubject areas and at all academic ranks, including entry-level andendowed chairs and professorships.

Qualifications

Candidates for entry-level positions should have a J.D. or anequivalent advanced degree and clear potential for excellence inboth research and teaching. Candidates for more senior positionsshould have a J.D. or an equivalent advanced degree and asubstantial record of excellence in both research andteaching.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate onthebasis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs andactivities, and admissions.