Assistant Professor of Law
About the role
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law invites applications for entry-level, tenure-track faculty positions with an expected start date in advance of the 2027‑28 academic year. The appointments are full‑time, tenure‑track positions. The school seeks candidates with distinguished academic credentials and a record of, or potential for, high scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching.
Requirements
- J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree
- Distinguished academic record
- Demonstrated potential to produce outstanding scholarship
Qualifications
Applicants should have distinguished academic credentials and a record of, or potential for, high scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid medical/sick and parental leave
- Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
- Pre‑tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
- Generous retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
Pay
The expected base pay range is $200,000 – $230,000 for a twelve‑month academic appointment, subject to negotiation. The final offer will be based on factors such as years since terminal degree, training, field or discipline, departmental budget availability, internal comparators, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Schedule
Full‑time, twelve‑month academic appointment on a tenure‑track.