Teaching Assistant Professor - Law
College of Law
Job Summary
The University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana Champaign is one of the oldest law schools in the country, with an accomplished and influential faculty, a smart and collegial student body, and a strong alumni network. The College of Law is currently accepting applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor to teach legal writing. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track, specialized faculty position with the possibility of renewable contracts. The individual hired will teach one section of the graded first-year legal writing courses, Legal Writing & Analysis and Introduction to Advocacy, as well as one or two upper-level courses, including at least one upper-level writing course.
Appointment Information
The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026. Salary is commensurate with experience at a range of $85,000-$90,000 annually. The University of Illinois offers an outstanding and comprehensive benefit package.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. They must also have excellent writing and analytical skills, an outstanding law school record, and a minimum of two years of legal practice experience. Prior teaching experience is preferred.Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 19, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Devin Scheidemantel at wds@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.
Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1034534
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
