School of Law, Assistant Professor of Law, Tenure Track at Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

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

Salary Range:

$130,000 - $147,000

Additional Salary Information:

This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

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:

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is the largest of twenty-seven Jesuit colleges and universities (https://ajcunet.edu/) and one of the largest Catholic universities in the United States. Loyola enrolls approximately 17,000 students, including over 11,000 undergraduates, across its three campuses in the Chicago metropolitan area: Lake Shore Campus on Chicago's north side; Water Tower Campus near the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago; and Health Sciences Campus in the western suburb of Maywood. The University has over 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty. It also operates a study abroad center - the John Felice Rome Center (JFRC) - in Rome, Italy. Loyola offers programs in a variety of disciplines through thirteen schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences (founded in 1870), the School of Law (1908), the Stritch School of Medicine (1909), the School of Social Work (1914), the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (1914), the Graduate School (1915), the Quinlan School of Business (1922), the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (1935), the School of Education (1969), the School of Communication (2008), Arrupe College (2014) which operates as a two-year college and confers associates degrees, the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health (2019), and the School of Environmental Sustainability (2020).

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors
diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive
benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

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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