Regular Faculty

University Of Idaho; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

This is a full-time, academic-year tenure-track Assistant Professor position at the University of Idaho, College of Law in Boise. The faculty member will teach doctrinal courses including Family Law, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Estate Planning, Tax Law, and Negotiation/ADR, among others, as determined with the dean.

They will mentor students, advise on curricular and co-curricular activities, and develop a scholarly and engagement agenda, presenting at conferences and publishing widely.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school or equivalent.
• Teaching experience or related work in legal education.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teach doctrinal courses such as Family Law, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Estate Planning, Tax Law, Negotiation/ADR.
• Mentor law students, advise on curricular activities, and engage in scholarly outreach.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly outreach

Education

J.D. from an accredited school

Job description

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

Location

Primary Division/College

Primary Division/College College of Law

Primary Unit

Primary Unit College of Law

Employee Category

Employee Category Faculty

Classification Group Title

Classification Group Title Regular Faculty

Position Control Number

Position Control Number 4053

Suffix 00

Contingency Code Not Applicable

FTE

1

Contract Basis

Contract Basis Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/16/2027

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Rank

Extension Type

Extension Type Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type

Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

This is a full-time (academic year appointment) tenure-track position for the 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.

Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications

• A J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent
• Teaching experience, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 & Working Conditions

Posting Information

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/28/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain

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