Open Rank Faculty (Tenure-Track or Tenured) - Criminal Law/Criminal Procedure

riminal Procedure (6390) 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 UFA - United Faculty Alliance 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.

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

Teaching Research Participate in law-school and university service Minimum Required Qualifications 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) Ability to engage in high-quality teaching Ability to engage in high-quality research Additional Requirements N/A Preferred Qualifications Record of scholarly publication Teaching experience (particularly in a law school) Legal-practice experience Strong law-school record Law-journal membership and/or clerkship experience 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 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.

Cover letter Curriculum vita (CV) or resume List of References Scholarly Agenda/Statement of Research Vision Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for initial review of application; official transcripts required upon appointment) Please direct questions to the search committee chair, Professor David Rosenfeld, at [email protected] .

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) Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). © 2019 Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University All rights reserved. Back to Top Northern Illinois University 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115 To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at .

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