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Dayton - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Position Summary:

The University of Dayton School of Law is part of a comprehensive and diverse university committed to educating the whole person and to linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service. Following this tradition we are committed to providing a legal education that blends theory practice and service to promote the common good. If this sounds appealing please apply today.

The University of Dayton School of Law invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August 16 2026. Areas of need include property intellectual property wills and trusts contracts secured transactions business organizations evidence and criminal law. The School of Law has a history of innovation. We have one of the first online JD programs several successful non-JD programs and fourteen law school partners around the world.

UD is one of the nations largest Catholic universities and the largest private university in Ohio. Embedded in the dynamic city of Dayton OH and grounded in its Catholic Marianist tradition UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to experiential learning.

The University is located in the dynamic midsize city of Dayton in a region going through an economic and cultural renaissance. It is located approximately one hour between Cincinnati and Columbus. Dayton boasts extensive green space arts and cultural offerings and a low cost of living. You can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while pursuing your passion for teaching and more information about the area.

At the University of Dayton we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation critical thinking solving complex problems and creating an inclusive academic community. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences we encourage all candidates to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • J.D. from an Accredited U.S. law school or the equivalent from a foreign law school
  • Potential to publish scholarly works.
  • Interest and potential to teach in one or more of the following courses: property intellectual property wills and trusts contracts secured transactions business organizations evidence or criminal law.
Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

  • Outstanding academic record;
  • A record of original scholarship and potential to be an expert in ones field;
  • Demonstrated potential to be an outstanding teacher;
  • Potential to successfully mentor students from underrepresented groups;
  • Demonstrated and successful experience working with people from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds;
  • Prior experience in law practice preferably in one or more of our areas of need;
  • Excellent written communication skills;
  • Effective oral communication skills;
  • Effective interpersonal skills with various constituencies;
  • Interest in and/or experience teaching two or more of the following: property intellectual property wills and trusts contracts secured transactions business organizations evidence or criminal law;
  • An expressed willingness and enthusiasm to teach in and develop UDSLs hybrid online J.D. program;
  • Effective classroom management skills;
  • Commitment to breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition of social justice and a commitment of service to the community university and profession.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please upload:

  • A cover letter that addresses all of the minimum and any of the preferred qualifications met:
  • Your CV;
  • Contact information for three professional references.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Posting closes at 11:55 PM EDT October 1 2025

Closing Statement:

The University of Dayton is a top tier Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity academic rigor community engagement and local national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity achieve equitable outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities women protected veterans individuals with disabilities or on the basis of age race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity. The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program.

While we cannot guarantee placement we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at

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