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Position Summary

INDIANA UNIVERSITY ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications from entry-level candidates (with 0-5 years experience) for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions teaching the required first-year Legal Communication and Analysis course during the 2026-27 academic year. Duties include teaching, scholarship, and service. Applicants must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree with a record of academic excellence. We seek candidates with potential for or a record of innovative scholarship and engaged teaching. A recent scholarly publication or substantial work in progress is expected to evince scholarly aptitude and commitment. A judicial clerkship or practice experience with significant writing experience is strongly encouraged. Teaching experience is a plus.

The Indiana University McKinney School of Law offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, a reduced teaching package in the first year for entry-level candidates, a semester of pre-tenure research leave, a generous professional development account, funds to retain research assistants, and summer research compensation for active scholars.

As the state's premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

Indianapolis, where the law school is situated, is the state capital and a vibrant city with a wide variety of restaurants, theaters, and music venues; substantial outdoor green space; an award-winning international airport; and professional football, basketball, baseball ( AAA ), and soccer ( USL ) teams. Indianapolis regularly ranks near the top in listings of Best Affordable Places to live, according to independent rankings reported by MSN .com. To apply, please fill out the application https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30841 . Applications need to include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three references, a writing sample (a recent scholarly article or work in progress), and teaching evaluations (if available). Review of applications will be rolling and immediate; applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by October 31. For more information, please contact Professor Joel Schumm, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at jmschumm@iu.edu.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree with a record of academic excellence. We seek candidates with potential for or a record of innovative scholarship and engaged teaching. A recent scholarly publication or substantial work in progress is expected to evince scholarly aptitude and commitment. A judicial clerkship or practice experience with significant writing experience is strongly encouraged. Teaching experience is a plus.

Department Contact for Questions

For more information, please contact Professor Joel Schumm, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at jmschumm@iu.edu.