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.
College of Law Location University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus Open Date Jul 14, 2026 Description The College of Law at the University of Oklahoma seeks to fill three tenured faculty positions beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. The primary subject matter areas for these hires are Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Professional responsibility, Federal Indian Law, and Torts. The college also has curricular needs in Remedies, Property, Evidence, Wills and Trusts, Commercial Law, and related areas. We anticipate hiring across these areas based on candidate quality, curricular need, and alignment with available funding opportunities. As part of this hiring cycle, the College may make one or more endowed-chair appointments, depending on the candidate pool and fit. These opportunities include the Calvert Chair, for a scholar whose work focuses on law and liberty, and the Chickasaw Chair in Native American Law, for a scholar with expertise in Federal Indian Law, Tribal Law, Native American Law, or related fields. Candidates whose scholarly and teaching interests align with either endowed opportunity are encouraged to identify that alignment in their application materials. OU Law's strong national reputation is buttressed by a commitment to attracting and supporting excellent faculty with summer research grants, publication placement bonuses, course reductions based on scholarly productivity, and an extraordinary number of endowed positions. OU Law is committed to excellence in educating legal professionals, advancing legal scholarship, and serving the public. OU Law delivers exceptional value through academic rigor, affordability, and outstanding student outcomes. OU Law sits on the university's main campus in Norman, a college town alive with entertainment, arts, food, and sports. A perennial "best place to live," Norman has excellent public schools and low cost-of living. Neighboring Oklahoma City features a dynamic economy, outstanding cultural venues, and a major airport. For additional information regarding the university, visit: https://www.ou.edu/facultyrecruitment Qualifications Must have a J.D. or equivalent academic degree. Must have strong academic credentials. Must have a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. Application Instructions To apply, please submit a CV to https://apply.interfolio.com/189135 . A cover letter is optional. If selected for an interview, teaching evaluations will be requested. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled. Inquiries (but not application materials) may be sent directly to the chair of the
Faculty Appointments Committee, Jon Lee:
Jon.lee@ou.edu. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Apply Now
