Lecturer in Law

University of Chicago

Institution: University of Chicago Law School
Appointment Type: Part-time, 2025–26 Academic Year
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Website: https://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospective/curriculum

Position Description

The University of Chicago Law School invites applications for part-time lecturer positions for the 2025–26 academic year. We are seeking excellent teachers and experienced practitioners to teach courses in a variety of law, law-practice, and law-related areas that enhance the Law School's curriculum.

Candidates are expected to propose a course or seminar and demonstrate expertise and experience directly relevant to the proposed course. Information on current curricular offerings is available here:
https://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospective/curriculum

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

  • A graduate-level degree; J.D. or other terminal degree preferred

  • Relevant professional or law-related experience

  • Prior teaching experience with law students is strongly preferred

  • Ability to contribute diverse perspectives that enrich student experiences and the Law School's intellectual culture

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

  • Curriculum vitae or resume

  • Course proposal

  • Optional: Teaching evaluations from prior experience

  • Optional: Additional material relevant to the application

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, but the final deadline for the 2025–26 academic year is 31 March 2026.

Applications must be submitted online via the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment portal.

Apply here: Interfolio Faculty Search

Additional Information

  • The University of Chicago uses Interfolio Faculty Search for this position

  • Applicants receive a free Dossier account for submitting all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge

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