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Job description
Assistant Professor Position
The University of Dayton School of Law invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 16, 2027. The School of Law has a history of innovation and offers a nationally recognized curriculum. We have one of the first online JD programs, several successful non-JD programs, and fourteen law school partners around the world. Collaborate with talented, dedicated, full-time faculty and a cadre of part-time faculty that includes respected judges and experienced practitioners. You will teach in our hybrid and residential programs in the areas of need that include business organizations and related fields.
UD is one of the nation's largest Catholic universities, and the largest private university in Ohio. Embedded in the dynamic city of Dayton, OH, and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to experiential learning. The University is located in the dynamic midsize city of Dayton in a region going through an economic and cultural renaissance. It is located approximately one hour between Cincinnati and Columbus. Dayton boasts extensive green space, arts and cultural offerings and a low cost of living. You can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while pursuing your passion for teaching and research.
Minimum Qualifications:
J.D. from an Accredited U.S. law school or the equivalent from an international law school
Potential for sustained scholarly productivity
Interest and potential to successfully teach business organizations and related courses
Preferred Qualifications:
Outstanding academic record
A record of original scholarship and potential to be an expert in one's field
Demonstrated potential to be an outstanding teacher
Potential to successfully mentor students from underrepresented groups
Successful experience working with people from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds
Prior successful experience in law practice, preferably in business law
Excellent written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills with various constituencies
Experience teaching business organizations and related courses
An expressed willingness and enthusiasm to teach in and develop UDSL's hybrid online J.D. program
Commitment to breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition of social justice and a commitment to service to the community, university and profession
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload: Cover letter describing how minimum and preferred qualifications are met, CV, and contact information for three professional references.
Posting closes at 11:55 PM EST, October 1, 2026.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
Closing Statement:
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, the University seeks to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across its campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.
Worksite address
dayton, OH, 45444, US
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