Assistant Professor of Business Law/Secured Transactions

Loyola University Chicago School of Law invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Law, with expertise in Business Law beginning around July 1, 2025. This position is open to scholars willing to teach in any area of Business Law, but preference will be given to candidates focusing on (1) Business Organizations, (2) Secured Transactions, and/or (3) International Business Transactions.  Ability and interest to teach in the hybrid format in our part-time/weekend JD division will also be considered as a part of the review process.

Applicants must present a JD with excellent academic credentials, evidence of outstanding scholarship or scholarship potential, and a devotion to teaching and mentoring students. Loyola University Chicago School of Law is dedicated as a faculty to contribute to a deeper understanding of law, legal institutions, and systems of oppression through a commitment to transformation, intersectionality, anti-subordination, and anti-racism in our teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. Both the University and the law school will prioritize candidates who demonstrate a commitment to this mission and to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the position will include:

1) Scholarly research and publication;

2) Teaching one to two courses per semester in the area of Business Law, including (1) Business Organizations, (2) Secured Transactions, and/or (3) International Business Transactions and other business-related areas.  

3) Service to the School of Law, University, and community;

4) Participation in School of Law faculty governance and committee work;

5) Active involvement in student mentoring and advising;

6) Significant engagement with academic institutions and professional organizations, including frequent participation in local, regional, and national meetings and symposia.

The qualifications required for the position are:

1) Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited institution;

2) Established publication record or potential for future publications;

3) A Research Agenda; and

4) Strong commitment to social justice issues.

Additional valued qualifications include:

1) Practice experience; and

2) Clerkship experience.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must submit materials to

Applicants should include:

1) A cover letter of interest highlighting relevant experiences and accomplishments;

2) A current Curriculum Vitae;

3) A current research agenda;

4) Names and contact information of three professional references; and

5) Representative publication(s).

All applicants should also specifically address in their cover letter how they will contribute to the law school’s mission statement, available at https://www.luc.edu/law/about/mission/index.cfm

For further inquiries, please contact Professor Neil Williams at nwillia@luc.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Loyola University School of Law

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center inspired by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, intellectual openness, and service to others. For more information on the law school and our mission,

visit: https://www.luc.edu and https://www.luc.edu/law/about/mission/index.cfm

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty, staff and student populations because broad diversity contributes to a robust academic environment and is critical to meeting the University’s commitment to excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. Candidates should consult our website at https://www.luc.edu/mission/index.shtml to gain a clearer understanding of LUC’s mission. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, please consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/transformativeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ability status, or veteran status.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.