Assistant Professor (Law)

Carbondale • Carbondale, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 1, 2027. The Law School is a small public law school within an R1 institution, offering theoretical and experiential education in a student-centered environment. Candidates from any subject-matter background or research interest are welcome. Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching or research interests include constitutional law; technology and artificial intelligence in law; legislative and administrative law; legal writing; tax and transactional law; business law; trusts and estates; evidence; family law; professional responsibility and ethics; or experiential learning courses. Other courses will depend on institutional needs and the candidate’s expertise. The position is represented by the SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor, LLM, or SJD from an ABA-accredited law school, held for at least three years at the time of appointment.
• Admission to a state bar, in active or inactive status.
• Outstanding law school academic record.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm for student success.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of professional experience.
• Teaching experience.
• A record of publication.
• Teaching or research interests in constitutional law, technology and artificial intelligence in law, legislative and administrative law, legal writing, tax and transactional law, business law, trusts and estates, evidence, family law, professional responsibility and ethics, or experiential learning courses.

Responsibilities

• Articulate and implement course learning objectives, provide classroom instruction, implement required Law School assessments, and provide timely feedback on assignments.
• Coordinate with other faculty, including Lawyering Skills and Academic Support faculty, to help students succeed in law school and pass the bar exam.
• Engage in indirect teaching outside the regular classroom, including individual academic counseling and assistance with co-curricular activities such as law journal, moot court, and mock trial.
• Produce rigorous scholarship regularly at a level sufficient to meet Law School tenure and promotion standards.
• Participate in faculty governance through committee service as assigned by the dean and provide other service to the Law School, University, legal academy, legal profession, and local community.
• Maintain professionalism and an appropriate demeanor that encourages learning and harmonious relations with staff, faculty, students, and community professionals across backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree