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Indiana University

Tenured and Tenure-Track Professor of Law

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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.

$93,685 / year median in Indiana

+8% projected growth

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The
INDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW
invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for up to four full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty positions to begin at the start of the 2027-28 academic year. The workload is 40% teaching, 40% scholarship, and 20% service. New hires will teach one or more required 1L course(s) and/or one or more core upper-level course(s). A successful candidate might expect to teach two or more of: Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Family Law, First Amendment Law, Introduction to Business Entities, Property, Torts, and Trusts & Estates as part of a four-course teaching package. The Indiana University McKinney School of Law offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, a three-course teaching package in the first year for pre-tenure hires, a semester of pre-tenure research leave, a generous professional development account, funds to retain research assistants, and summer research grants for productive scholars. Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. The culture of Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and of IU Indianapolis is of utmost importance. We dedicate ourselves to excellence in teaching, research, and service. All faculty members at Indiana University abide by the Principles of Ethical Conduct and AcademicAppointee Responsibilities and Conduct , and support the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct and the institutional value of intellectual diversity . Faculty presence on campus is essential for the culture and effectiveness of our school. Any requests for remote work must be for the benefit of the school, approved by the dean each semester, and documented through a school process. Indianapolis, where the law school is situated, is the state capital and a vibrant city with a wide variety of restaurants, theaters, and music venues; substantial outdoor green space; an award-winning international airport; and professional football, basketball, baseball (AAA), and soccer (USL) teams. Indianapolis regularly ranks near the top in listings of Best Affordable Places to live, according to independent rankings reported by MSN.com. To apply, please complete IU's online application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/33873 with a CV, letter of application, writing sample (a recent scholarly article or work in progress), list of three references, and any recent course evaluations. Basic Qualifications Applicants must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree with a record of academic excellence. We seek candidates with potential for or a record of innovative scholarship and engaged teaching. A recent scholarly publication or substantial work in progress is expected to evince scholarly aptitude and commitment. Prior practice experience is a plus. Department Contact for Questions For more information, please contact Professor Gerard Magliocca, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at gmaglioc@iu.edu . Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date 08/01/2027 Posting Number IU-101613-2026