Tenure / Tenure Track Professor of Law

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 172,500 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and/deop

Title: Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Law invites applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions to begin in August 2027. The College seeks scholars in bankruptcy and commercial law, corporate and business law, contracts, civil procedure, and property law, across all subject areas. Applicants must have a J.D.

or Ph.D. or equivalent, a strong academic record, and a scholarly distinction or promising record.

Qualifications

• J.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent with a strong academic record.
• Record of scholarly distinction or great scholarly promise.

Job description

College of Law

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for positions on the tenured/tenure-track faculty to begin in August 2027. The College welcomes applications from scholars in all subject areas of the law but has particular interests in hiring in the following areas: bankruptcy and commercial law, corporate and business law, contracts, civil procedure, and property law.

The University of Illinois is home to a distinguished and collegial national law school, founded in 1897 and situated within a premier research university that affords unrivaled opportunities for cutting‑edge legal scholarship, innovative interdisciplinary work, and professional involvement with the dynamic Chicago legal community. Champaign‑Urbana is an inclusive college town with an exceptional quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. or Ph.D. or their equivalent, a strong academic record, and a record of scholarly distinction or great scholarly promise.

Appointment Information

These are full-time tenure‑track positions appointed on a 9/12 basis. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience while considering internal equity. The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent positions is $172,500 - $230,000. The University of Illinois offers an outstanding and comprehensive benefit package. This position is eligible for all sponsorship for work authorization options.

Benefits

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• A Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

The University of Illinois offers an outstanding and comprehensive benefit package.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail].

Faculty Recruitment

Champaign‑Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Requisition ID: 1037530

Job Category: Faculty