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Title: Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law (August 2026)

Unit/Department: Law Instruction

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Department Summary:

Drake University Law School sustains a vibrant intellectual culture, and Des Moines has been recognized as one of the top ten Best Places to Live (US News) and Best Places for Business and Careers (Forbes), with a robust and growing economy (Wall Street Journal). The Law School features innovative and nationally recognized programs in constitutional law, agricultural law, legal writing, and practical training.

Job Summary:

DRAKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL invites applications from entry level and lateral candidates for two tenure-track or tenured Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law positions beginning 2026-2027 academic year. We welcome applications from candidates with demonstrated teaching and research interests in all topics but are particularly interested in candidates who focus on Torts or Tax Law, along with other possibilities which may include Local Government and International Law.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a J.D. degree (or the equivalent) and should have a record of academic excellence, substantial academic or practice experience, a passion for teaching, as well as a record or evidence of the potential for accomplishments in scholarship. Appointment rank will be determined commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications should include (1) a letter of interest, (2) a complete CV, (3) teaching evaluations (if available), (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, (5) a research agenda, and (6) the names and addresses of at least three references.

Questions may be directed to: [email protected]

Review of Applications Begins:

Confidential review of applications will begin immediately.

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2025 (https://www.drake.edu/media/departmentsoffices/humanresources/documents/2025%20Benefits%20Guide11.13.2024.pdf) . One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/)