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Notre Dame Law School seeks applicants for the position of Associate Professor of Law. The position will commence in Fall 2026. Entry-level and untenured lateral candidates are welcome to apply. Qualifications Notre Dame Law School seeks applicants for one or more tenure-track faculty positions. The Law Schools interest is not limited to any particular subject, but there is particular interest in those who will teach courses in the first-year curriculum and in Professional Responsibility. Other areas of particular interest include intellectual property, environmental law, tax, trusts and estates, and family law. The Law School seeks candidates with the potential for excellence in teaching, widespread recognition for notable achievements in scholarship, and significant service within and outside the university. Applicants for these positions should possess excellence in academic and professional background. We welcome applications from those who would add to the diversity of our faculty. Notre Dame Law School is an eminent law school at the heart of a great Catholic university. As part of a Catholic university, Notre Dame Law School aims to educate lawyers and sustain a community of scholars who understand law as a vocation -- a way to serve God and humanity. Our Catholic mission also moves us to be open and welcoming to people of all viewpoints and religious traditions. We are engaged in an integrated mission that combines teaching, research, and service. Application Instructions Applicants should provide a CV, a list of at least three references, an academic writing sample (preferably a draft of a work in progress), and teaching evaluations (if applicable). Applicants should indicate in their cover letter (1) their basis for interest in a tenure-track faculty position, (2) their areas of teaching interest, and (3) their interest in a Catholic Institution like Notre Dame Law School. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Questions about the position may be addressed to the Vice Chair on the Subcommittee on Appointments, Derek Muller, [email protected] Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). Background Check This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Education and Training
• Industries Higher Education

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