Associate Professor/Professor of Law

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups. Position Information Proposed Faculty Rank Department 00096 - College of Law - Dean City Salt Lake City, UT Track New Position to Begin New Position to Begin 7/1/2026 The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of Law (tenure track) or Professor of Law (tenured) beginning academic year . Qualifications for the position include a legal degree, an exemplary academic record, demonstrated scholarly merit, and, for the latter position, proven teaching and research distinction. For the Associate Professor of Law position, we seek entry-level and junior lateral candidates. For the Professor of Law position, we seek experienced lateral candidates. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an AA/EO employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affi. More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu Notice The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. Special Instructions for Candidates Required Documents to Upload: Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents: Cover Letter List of References Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Required Documents Optional Documents University Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: By Email: #J-18808-Ljbffr