Open Rank Professor - College of Law, Torts Law

Laramie, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Generous Retirement Contributions:The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary and you contribute 3.68% totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:Enjoy access to medical dental and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off:Benefit from ample vacation sick leave paid holidays and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver:Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:Stay healthy with wellness initiatives counseling services and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer please refer to UWs Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Open Rank

JOB PURPOSE:

The College of Law invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position teaching Torts Law starting fall semester 2026.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach Torts law and law related courses over the academic year; Maintain active scholarly research and professional development; Advise and mentor students; Provide service to the department college and university

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

As directed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials including a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school or an equivalent degree. Entry-level candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Distinguished academic credentials and demonstrate deep commitment to outstanding teaching scholarship service and expertise in Torts law

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter
Resume or C.V.
Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

Due to a current system limitation you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However if youre experiencing any issues in doing so please send any additional application materials to and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/08/2025 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States as sponsorship for work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit

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