Assistant Professor of Law, Tenure Track

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND, USA

USD 90k+ / year

Posted on Jul 30, 2026

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Assistant Professor of Law, Tenure Track

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Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

$90,000+ Commensurate with Experience, 9-month Contract, Exempt
40 hours per week
This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The University of North Dakota School of Law invites applications for two or more Assistant Professors of Law, to commence in Fall 2027. We will consider candidates in any field for this full-time, tenure-track faculty position with our primary needs including Criminal Law, Energy-related courses that enhance our Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Certificate, Lawyering Skills (legal research, writing, and analysis), Property, Torts, and Wills & Trusts . Candidates whose expertise would strengthen our Certificates in Indian Law & Tribal Law and Aviation Law are especially encouraged to apply.

The School of Law seeks colleagues dedicated to fostering well-rounded and public-minded legal professionals with necessary skills to serve as effective, self-reflective, and ethical leaders in their communities. Our distinctive character as one of the Nation's smaller public law schools—and as the State's sole law school — informs our thoughtful and collaborative approach to teaching and learning. We have a close relationship with the State's bench and bar and a special interest in connecting with and serving our rural as well as urban populations.

The University of North Dakota is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere and School of Law strives to maintain a friendly and supportive learning environment helping our students develop into conscientious legal professionals. We particularly value teachers who demonstrate intentionality and creativity and are interested in infusing their doctrinal teaching with writing, research, cooperative learning, interpersonal skills, and/or other pedagogies. We also seek scholars with innovative research agendas and encourage work that transcends disciplinary boundaries, including the scholarship of teaching and learning.

For additional information, contact Professor Dan Lewerenz at dan.lewerenz@und.edu.

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching several content courses per academic year
Other teaching that may include individualized courses, course development, or student advising/mentorship
Scholarly research and writing
Service and other activities which may include serving on law school and/or university committees and professional service

Required Competencies

Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff colleagues
Eagerness to work closely with law students
Ability to teach in the curricular areas of interest
Ability to work and collaborate in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting

Minimum Requirements

J.D. degree from a law school in the United States or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. school
One year of work experience (which may include judicial clerkships) after obtaining a J.D. or equivalent degree
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience teaching;
Demonstrated record of excellent teaching or an ability to become an excellent teacher;
Evidence of scholarly research demonstrating potential for scholarly excellence;
Evidence of service engagement within a law school and to local, state, or national legal or educational organizations; and
Strong academic record, as signified by success in law school courses, class rankings, extra-curricular activities, scholarly awards, or other similar evidence.