Tenure / Tenure Track Professor of Law

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for positions on the tenured/tenure-track faculty to begin in August 2026. The College welcomes applications from scholars in all subject areas of the law but has particular interests in hiring in the following areas:  civil rights, intellectual property law, and law & technology.

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. The University is a center for innovation and has been nationally recognized as being in the top ten universities for start-up founders. 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, 2026. Salary is commensurate with experience, the budgeted salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$220,000.00.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 1, 2026. 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. Please upload a curriculum vitae, sample publications, and contact information of four references (name, telephone number and email address).  For further information about these positions, please email Devin Scheidemantel at wds@illinois.edu.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1033714
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at:https://jobs.illinois.edu