School of Law, Assistant Professor of Law, Tenure Track
Loyola University Chicago

Job Title:

School of Law, Assistant Professor of Law, Tenure Track

Position Title:

School of Law, Assistant Professor of Law, Tenure Track

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Location Code:

SCHOOL OF LAW (02700A)

Department Name:

LAW SCHOOL

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

No

Duties and Responsibilities:

Loyola University Chicago School of Law invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Law, with expertise in Business Law beginning around July 1, 2025. This position is open to scholars willing to teach in any area of Business Law, but preference will be given to candidates focusing on (1) Business Organizations, (2) Secured Transactions, and/or (3) International Business Transactions. Ability and interest to teach in the hybrid format in our part-time/weekend JD division will also be considered as a part of the review process.

Applicants must present a JD with excellent academic credentials, evidence of outstanding scholarship or scholarship potential, and a devotion to teaching and mentoring students. Loyola University Chicago School of Law is dedicated as a faculty to contribute to a deeper understanding of law, legal institutions, and systems of oppression through a commitment to transformation, intersectionality, anti­-subordination, and anti-racism in our teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. Both the University and the law school will prioritize candidates who demonstrate a commitment to this mission and to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the position will include:

1. Scholarly research and publication;
2. Teaching one to two courses per semester in the area of Business Law, including (1) Business Organizations, (2) Secured Transactions, and/or (3) International Business Transactions and other business-related areas.
3. Service to the School of Law, University, and community;
4. Participation in School of Law faculty governance and committee work;
5. Active involvement in student mentoring and advising;
6. Significant engagement with academic institutions and professional organizations, including frequent participation in local, regional, and national meetings and symposia.

Qualifications:

The qualifications required for the position are:

1. Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited institution;
2. Established publication record or potential for future publications
3. A research agenda; and
4. Strong commitment to social justice issues

Additional valued qualifications include:

1. Practice experience
2. Clerkship experience

Physical Demands:

None

Working Conditions:

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

The qualifications required for the position are:

1. Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited institution;
2. Established publication record or potential for future publications
3. A research agenda; and
4. Strong commitment to social justice issues

Additional valued qualifications include:

1. Practice experience
2. Clerkship experience

Open Date:

11/12/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application ProcedureInterested candidates must submit materials to https://www.careers.luc.edu/hr/postings/29742

Applicants should include:

1. A cover letter of interest highlighting relevant experiences and accomplishments;
2. A current Curriculum Vitae;
3. A current research agenda;
4. Names and contact information of three professional references; and
5. Representative publication(s).

All applicants should also specifically address in their cover letter how they will contribute to the law school's mission statement, available at https://www.luc.edu/law/about/mission/index.cfm

For further inquiries, please contact Professor Neil Williams at nwillia@luc.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center inspired by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, intellectual openness, and service to others. For more information on the law school and our mission, visit: https://www.luc.edu/law/about/mission/

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago:

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity - including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment - is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically assessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. The Loyola University Chicago community acknowledges its location on the ancestral homelands of the Council of the Three Fires (the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi tribes) and a place of trade with other tribes, including the Ho-Chunk, Miami, Menominee, Sauk, and Meskwaki. We recognize the tragic legacy of colonization, genocide, and oppression that still impacts Native American lives today. As a Jesuit university, we affirm our commitment to issues of social responsibility and justice. We further recognize our responsibility to understand, teach, and respect the past and present realities of local Native Americans and their continued connection to this land.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29742

Job Number:

8500224

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

07/01/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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