Assistant Professor of Law

Entry-Level, Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

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. Northwestern seeks applicants with distinguished academic credentials and a record of, or potential for, high scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching. Positions are full-time appointments on a tenure-track. Candidates must have a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, a distinguished academic record, and demonstrated potential to produce outstanding scholarship.

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law will consider the entry level candidates in the AALS Faculty Appointments Register, as well as through application directly to our Law School. All candidates should submit applications through our online application system, including AALS FAR participants. Materials required for the online application include a CV, research agenda, teaching evaluations (if available), and law school transcript.

The expected base pay range for this position is $200,000 - $230,000. This base pay range is for a twelve-month academic appointment and is subject to negotiation. Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include 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; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Applications will only be accepted via online submission. Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted. All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button. Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.