A Law Professor teaches national and regional legislative ideas and truths, as well as the methods used in practicing various forms of law to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, law professors will perform legal services.
Requisition # 75990 Position Basics Type of Position
TENURE-TRACK
Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Friday, July 17th, 2026
College:
College of Law Department:
Law-Faculty Salary Salary:
Commensurate Position Details Full/Part Time Status:
Full Time Position Description:
The University of Iowa College of Law anticipates hiring an entry-level or lateral faculty member in a search that will consider candidates specializing in business, corporate, commercial, or related areas of law.
QUALIFICATIONS
Consistent with the mission and responsibilities of a top-tier public research university, we are interested in candidates who are (or have the potential to become) recognized scholars and teachers and who will participate actively in the intellectual life of the College of Law. In addition, we desire candidates who would bring valuable depth or breadth to the College of Law's curriculum and to our institutional scholarly profile. We also desire candidates with a demonstrated ability to maintain effective and respectful working relationships with the campus community.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Candidates should apply either through the AALS Faculty Recruitment Services or by submitting a letter of interest, CV, a list of three references, and a law school transcript through Jobs@UIOWA, https://jobs.uiowa.edu. When submitting their application materials, we invite candidates to draw attention to their strengths with respect to all the qualifications we are seeking. Successful candidates will be required to disclose any history of misconduct or pending research misconduct investigations, including, but not limited to, sexual misconduct in prior employment, provide a related release, and undergo a criminal background check and credential verification. If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. In addition to abiding by the UI Nondiscrimination Statement, the College of Law also abides by the Standards and Rules of Procedure for Approval of Law Schools of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, which additionally prohibits discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, and military status. The College of Law affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunity without discrimination on the same bases. For questions, please contact Faculty Appointments Committee at: lawmail-FAC@uiowa.edu.
Education Requirement:
JD, PhD, or other advanced degree related to the area of the candidate's scholarly work.
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications for
Associate Professor:
Consistent record of ability or demonstrated potential as a teacher of law students. Record of scholarly productivity. Ability or demonstrated potential in teaching, practicing or writing in business, corporate, commercial law, or related areas. Required Qualifications for
Professor:
Consistent record of high-quality teaching at all appropriate instructional levels. Scholarly achievement of high quality, accompanied by unmistakable evidence that the candidate is a nationally and, where applicable, internationally recognized scholar in the chosen field. Record of significant and effective service to the law school, university, and, if appropriate, to the profession. Experience teaching in business, corporate, commercial law, or related areas.
Desirable Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications for
Associate Professor and Professor:
Demonstrated experience working effectively and collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, including knowledge of effective strategies that foster and promote a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment. Ability or demonstrated potential to bring significant new scholarly strengths to the College of Law. Online Application Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Name and Contact Information of References Letter of Interest Supporting Attachments Law school transcript
Number of References:
3 To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.
Contact Information Contact:
Katharine K Baker - katharine-baker@uiowa.edu Claw-Law Boyd Law Building 130 Byington Road 418 BLB Iowa City, IA 52242-1113
Department URL:
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