Description:

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.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 16, 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but applications submitted after October 18, 2026 may not receive full consideration. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Applications must be submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu or they will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Devin Scheidemantel at wds@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.