Tenure-Track Law Professor: Constitutional Law & AI

Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 1, 2027. Candidates from any subject-matter background with strong academic records are welcome; preferred interests include constitutional law, technology and artificial intelligence in law, legislative and administrative law, and professional responsibility.

Minimum qualifications include a JD/LLM/SJD from an ABA-accredited law school, admission to a state bar,

Qualifications

• Must possess a JD, LLM, or SJD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to a state bar (active or inactive).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; enthusiasm for student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and develop course learning objectives.
• Coordinate with Lawyering Skills and Academic Support to aid student success.
• Engage in teaching outside the classroom and advise students on extracurricular activities.
• Maintain rigorous scholarship meeting tenure standards and participate in governance.
• Uphold professionalism and foster inclusive, respectful relations within the law school and community.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Student success

Research excellence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 1, 2027. Candidates from any subject-matter background with strong academic records are welcome; preferred interests include constitutional law, technology and artificial intelligence in law, legislative and administrative law, and professional responsibility.

Minimum qualifications include a JD/LLM/SJD from an ABA-accredited law school, admission to a state bar,