Description:
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactorsFaculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.
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Job Overview:
The University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp College of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for a full-time, open rank tenure-track or tenured faculty position in tax law with an expected start date of August 15, 2027. Successful candidates will be expected to teach federal income tax and business tax and other subjects based on the College's curricular needs and candidates' preferences. Faculty members are welcome to engage with the College's various programs and centers, such as the Corporate Law Center, The Cincinnati Center of the Global Practice of Law, the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic, and the Nathaniel R. Jones Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice.
An urban public Carnegie R-1 research university, the University of Cincinnati is embedded in a strong, fast-growing, and affordable entrepreneurial ecosystem that includes eight Fortune 500 companies. Faculty members also have opportunities to partner with the University's many other programs, as well as with the College's community stakeholders.
Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree and excellent academic credentials and have demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching and scholarship.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct and teach assigned courses and seminars.
- Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
- Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college.
- Evaluate student coursework.
- Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities.
- Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of responsibilities.
- Render service to the professional or lay community which is relevant to the individual's academic specialty.
- Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Education:
Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree and excellent academic credentials and have demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching and scholarship.
Application Information
The College values a wide variety of professional and academic experiences and backgrounds. All candidates, including those who have registered with the Association of American Law Schools' Faculty Appointments Register, must apply online via the University of Cincinnati recruitment system at https://jobs.uc.edu. All applications require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, writing sample, teaching evaluations (if available), and contact information for three references.
For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by September 7, 2026.
Questions about the hiring process should be directed to Professor Jacob Cogan, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at jacob.cogan@uc.edu.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
The College values a wide variety of professional and academic experiences and backgrounds. All candidates, including those who have registered with the Association of American Law Schools' Faculty Appointments Register, must apply online via the University of Cincinnati recruitment system at https://jobs.uc.edu. All applications require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, writing sample, teaching evaluations (if available), and contact information for three references.
For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by September 7, 2026.
Questions about the hiring process should be directed to Professor Jacob Cogan, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at jacob.cogan@uc.edu.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.