Deadline
Oct 23, 2026
Closing in 4 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Sep 26, 2026
Offered salary$95,000
About the role
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Open Rank Faculty (Tenure-Track or Tenured) - Criminal Law/Criminal Procedure (6390)
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Position Details
Position Information| Working Position Title | Open Rank Faculty (Tenure-Track or Tenured) - Criminal Law/Criminal Procedure (6390) |
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| Classification Title | Assistant Professor |
| Position Number | 00006390 |
| Posting Date | 09/25/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Priority Review Date | 10/23/2026 |
| Business Unit Description | Faculty |
| Full-Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| FTE | 1.00 |
| Position Status | Regular |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Job Code | 2000 |
| Union Representation | Non-Union |
| Union Code | N/A |
| Unit/Department | College of Law Faculty |
| College/Unit | College of Law Dean |
| Division | Academic Division |
| Location | SP 270 |
| Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page | College of Law |
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications| Overview |
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for an open rank (entry-level or lateral) faculty position beginning August 2027. Duties include engaging in high-quality research and teaching, as well as being an active participant in law school and university service. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school (or a law school program that is deemed substantively equivalent to an ABA-approved J.D. program for purposes of taking a US State bar examination) and must provide evidence of the potential for engaging in high-quality research and teaching. NIU Law is a public law school. It resides at the heart of a diverse and active university campus of over 15,000 students in DeKalb, Illinois, located on the western edge of the Chicago metropolitan area. |
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| Position Summary | Candidates must engage in high-quality teaching and research, as well as being an active participant in law-school and university service. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
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| Minimum Required Qualifications |
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| Additional Requirements | N/A |
| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Physical Demands Summary | For physical demands and requirements please see human resources policies and protocols. |
Appointment and Compensation Details
Appointment and Compensation Details| Anticipated Appointment Start Date | August 16, 2027 |
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| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Percent of Staff Year | 0.75 |
| Standard Hours Per Week | 37.50 |
| Salary | Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and rank, starting at $95,000.00; NIU offers a robust benefits package. |
| Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range | Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and rank, starting at $95,000.00; NIU offers a robust benefits package. |
| Earn Type | Salary |
Application Procedure
Application Procedure| Application Procedure | For full consideration, prospective applications should visit Open Rank Faculty (Tenure-Track or Tenured) – Criminal Law/Criminal Procedure to submit the following materials by October 23, 2026.
Please direct questions to the search committee chair, Professor David Rosenfeld, at [email protected]. |
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| Special Instructions | |
| Quick Link to Applicant | https://employment.niu.edu/postings/97371 |
| Is Background Check Required | Yes |
| EEO Statement Summary | In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Civil Rights Office, Title IX Coordinator Health Services 2nd floor [email protected] 815-753-0455 |
| Visa Policy | In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. |
| ADA Accommodation | NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at [email protected]. |
| Safety Information |
NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety. Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy. |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- List of References
- Statement of Research Vision
- Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
Supplemental Questions
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How to apply
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