Description:

Job Overview:
The University of Cincinnati 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, 2026. Ideal candidates will be able to teach courses in federal income tax, corporate tax, and tax policy. Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree and excellent academic credentials and have demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching and scholarship. We are interested in applicants with a wide variety of professional and academic experiences and backgrounds.

Questions about the hiring process should be directed to Professor Bradford Mank, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at mankbc@ucmail.uc.edu. Entry-level candidates who have not previously held a tenure-track position, including those who have registered with the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Faculty Appointments Register (FAR), must complete an online application at this link. All applications require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, writing sample, as well as teaching evaluations (if available) and contact information for three references. For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by September 18, 2025, and we recommend that you submit your materials at your earliest convenience.

Essential Functions:

Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college.
Serve as an academic advisor for students and evaluate student coursework.
Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities.
Serve on graduate committees, supervise laboratories (where appropriate), independent study activities, and off-campus learning.
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

Required Experience:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates for a tenured appointment should demonstrate intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential significant contributions to the department, University of Cincinnati, and wider scholarly community.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits:
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) (https://www.uc.edu/employees/hr/benefits.html?_gl=1*1kvhfty*_ga*MTkwMDg2MjY0Ni4xNzI1NjE4NTg4*_ga_7H1FCKXZ4Y*czE3NTc3NTAwNjAkbzkkZzEkdDE3NTc3NTAxMDEkajE5JGwwJGgw*_ga_LSJTQ7TZ38*czE3NTc3NTAwNjAkbzExJGcxJHQxNzU3NzUwMTAxJGoxOSRsMCRoMA..*_ga_CWY9357HWN*czE3NTc3NTAwNjAkbzkkZzEkdDE3NTc3NTAxMDEkajE5JGwwJGgw) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents