Faculty (Tenure-Track) - UIC Law

Hiring Department: Department of Law

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1019953

Posting Close Date: 8/11/2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

TheUIC School of Law, Chicago's only public law school, is seeking two (2) entry-level Tenure-Track faculty. To teach Legal Research and Writing, andCriminal Law, with secondary needs of Civil Procedure, Contracts, BusinessAssociations, Constitutional Law, and Evidence.

Description:

Position Summary
To teach a combination of courses needed in the Law School curriculum, including Lawyering Skills/Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Business Associations, Constitutional Law, and Evidence, and to promote excellence at the UIC School of Law.
Duties & Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
1. Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
2. Record of teaching excellence or demonstrated potential to become an excellent teacher.
3. Record of high-quality scholarship or demonstrated potential to produce high-quality scholarship.
4. Demonstrated interested in serving at an urban, public, Research 1 university.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Excellent writing and communication skills
2. Demonstrated ability to mentor students

Salary, academic rank, and tenure/tenure-track willbe commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Forfullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu by the listed closing date. Include (upload) a .pdf copy of your letterof intent, current CV/resume, and the names of 3 references.

TheUniversity of Illinois Chicago and the State of Illinois offer competitivewages, benefit programs, and resources for employees. UIC is strongly committedto providing equitable benefit options throughout each stage of employment.Many benefits become effective on the first day of employment. Benefits offeredby UIC include health care options, wellness programs, educationalopportunities, tuition assistance, vacations, holidays and other leavebenefits, and University retirement plans. Detailed information on specificemployee benefits may be found on the Benefits website.

TheUniversity of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexualorientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as anindividual with a disability.

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