Regular Faculty

University of Idaho; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho College of Law in Boise invites applications for an assistant professor position in a full‑time, tenure‑track appointment. The candidate will teach doctrinal courses (e.g., Family Law; Wills, Trusts, and Estates; Tax Law) and mentor students while developing a scholarly, outreach, and engagement agenda.

Service includes conferences, journals, and university committees. Responsibilities allocate 65% teaching, 25% scholarship, 5% outreach, and 5% service, with a robust path

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law program.
• Teaching experience in law school.
• Ability to mentor students.
• Scholarly agenda development and publication plans.

Responsibilities

• Teach doctrinal courses such as Family Law, Wills, Trusts, and Estates, Tax Law, Negotiation/ADR or related subjects.
• Develop mentoring relationships with law students and advise on curricular and co-curricular activities.
• Develop a scholarly, outreach, and engagement agenda and publish in national and international journals.
• Attend faculty meetings and serve on College and University committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Legal research

Mentoring students

Curriculum development

Education

J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent

Job description

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College
College of Law

Department
College of Law

Position Classification
Regular Faculty

Rank
Assistant Professor

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Location
Boise

FTE
1.0

Advertising Pay Range
$95,000 or higher commensurate with experience

FLSA Status
Exempt

Type of Appointment
Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/16/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Faculty Position Summary

This is a full-time (academic year appointment) tenure-track position for the University of Idaho College of Law’s Boise location, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching doctrinal courses that may include Family Law; Wills, Trusts, and Estates; Estate Planning; Tax Law; Negotiation/ADR; and/or other subjects determined in consultation with the dean. The faculty member will be expected to develop mentoring relationships with law students, advise students on curricular and co-curricular activities, and develop a scholarly, outreach, and engagement agenda that will enrich the scholarly and legal communities and those they serve. The faculty member will also represent the law school through participation in scholarly conferences, as well as through publication in national and/or international scholarly journals, which may include interdisciplinary placements. The faculty member will also attend faculty meetings and serve on committees at the University and/or College level.

Teaching & Advising Effort
65%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort
25%

Outreach & Extension Effort
5%

University Service & Leadership Effort
5%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

A J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Teaching experience, or related experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• A record of excellence in scholarship, or related experience
• At least three years of post-J.D. practice, clerking, or teaching experience
• Expertise in the area of family law; wills, trusts & estates; tax law; and/or negotiation/ADR.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled
Yes

Contingency on Appointment
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

This posting has a first consideration date of September 28, 2026.

Required documents for application are:

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Qualification addressing whether you satisfy each of the required and preferred qualifications for the position
3. List of three references
4. Research agenda describing your scholarly interests and anticipated future research projects
5. Job talk paper (optional)
6. Statement describing any Bar disciplinary history (if applicable)

Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported in limited circumstances from existing visa holders. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate’s eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at [e-mail] for additional visa eligibility information.

Visa Sponsorship Available for Appointment
Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.