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 17, 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience but a minimum of $172,500. The University of Illinois offers an outstanding and comprehensive benefit package.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but applications submitted after October 18, 2026 may not receive full consideration. Applications must be submitted online (here) or they will not be considered. Please upload a curriculum vitae, research agenda, 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.