Loyola University Chicago

Job Title School of Law, Clinical Assistant Professor of Law (Property, Evidence and Torts), Non-Tenure Track

Position Title School of Law, Clinical Assistant Professor of Law (Property, Evidence and Torts), Non-Tenure Track

Position Number 

Job Category University Faculty

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Location Code SCHOOL OF LAW (02700A)

Department Name LAW SCHOOL

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities 

Salary Range: $62,500 – $104,000

Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

Loyola University Chicago School of Law invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty position with expertise in Property, Evidence and Torts beginning around July 1, 2025. The appointment is renewable. The ability and interest to teach in the hybrid format in our part-time/weekend J.D. division will also be considered as a part of the review process.

Applicants must possess a JD along with excellent academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Loyola University Chicago School of Law is dedicated to contributing to a deeper understanding of law, legal institutions, and systems of oppression through a commitment to transformation, intersectionality, and antisubordination in our teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. Both the University and the law school will prioritize candidates who demonstrate a commitment to this mission and an ability to foster inclusive excellence.

Job Responsibilities

1. Teaching two courses per semester, including Property, Evidence and/or Torts;
2. Service to the School of Law, University, and community;
3. Participation in School of Law faculty governance and committee work;
4. Active involvement in student mentoring and advising;
5. Significant engagement with academic institutions and professional organizations, including frequent participation in local, regional, and national meetings and symposia.

QualificationsThe qualifications required for the position are:

1. Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited institution;
2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and writing; and
3. Strong commitment to social justice.

Additional valued qualifications include:

1. Legal practice experience;
2. Prior teaching experience at a law school; and
3. Clerkship experience

Physical Demands

Working Conditions

Minimum Education and/or Work ExperienceThe qualifications required for the position are:

1. Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited institution;
2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and writing; and
3. Strong commitment to social justice.

Additional valued qualifications include:

1. Legal practice experience;
2. Prior teaching experience at a law school; and
3. Clerkship experience

Open Date 03/25/2025

Close Date 

Salary Range $62,500 - $104,000

Additional Salary Information 

This salary range is for a twelve-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Interested candidates must submit materials to https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/31793

Applicants should include:

1. A cover letter of interest highlighting relevant experiences and accomplishments;
2. A current Curriculum Vitae;
3. Names and contact information of three professional references; and
4. Any teaching evaluations from prior institutions.

All applicants should also specifically address in their cover letter how they will contribute to the law school’s mission statement, available at https://www.luc.edu/law/about/mission/index.cfm

For further inquiries, please contact Professor Sacha Coupet at scoupet@luc.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University ChicagoFounded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Postinghttps://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/31793

Job Number 8501382

Organizational Location PROVOST

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 07/01/2025

Position End Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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