Clinical Faculty (Open Rank) - Non-Tenure Track - UIC Law

Posted 10 days ago

university of illinoisChicago (IL)

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$135,000

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About the role

Job TitleTeach law students in the classroom or other settings at the J.D. level. Direct and oversee the daily operations of the Veterans Clinic and teach the Veterans Clinic seminar. Promote excellence at the UIC School of Law.

Duties and Responsibilities: Teach law students in the classroom or other settings at the J.D.Engage in internal and external service activities, including attending law school and University meetings, serving on law school and University committees, participating in scholarly organizations or organizations related to the legal profession, delivering presentations, and providing other services to the academy, community, or legal profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
Past full-time law teaching experience
Demonstrated experience with online curricula development.
Demonstrated ability to handle situations with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to mentor students.
Record of teaching excellence in a clinical setting or demonstrated potential to become an excellent clinical teacher and administrator.
Demonstrated interest in serving at an urban, public, Research 1 university.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent writing and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to mentor students.
Experience as a law school administrator.
Experience teaching and directing a law school clinic.
At least two (2) years teaching or supervising in a law school setting or supervising in a law practice.
The budgeted salary for the position is $135,000 (assistant professor) - $155,000 (professor). Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will be ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, apply online by October 20, 2026. Include (upload) a.pdf copy of your letter of intent, a current CV/resume, and the names of 3 professional references. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process. The University does not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race (ethnicity), color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), arrest record status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran (military status) and complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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