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Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Law

Department Org: Law-Instruction - 102100

Employee Classification: F1 - Faculty 9 Month AAUP

Bargaining Unit: Am. Assoc. Univ. Professors

Primary Location: MC AC

Job Description:

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF LAW seeks to hire two Assistant, Associate and/or Full Professors of Law for the 2026-2027 Academic Year to teach first year and required courses that can include Intellectual Property, Contracts, Torts, Business Associations, Property, and/or Professional Responsibility. The core responsibilities of these positions include teaching courses and service to students, the College of Law, the University, and the broader legal community.

The University of Toledo is a comprehensive metropolitan public university with a $750+ million annual budget and graduate programs in Law, Medicine, Engineering, and Pharmacy, among others. The Toledo metropolitan area, with a population of over 650,000, is located on the Western shore of Lake Erie and boasts a world-ciass art museum, lively cultural scene, popular Triple-A baseball team, and a very affordable cost of living. Filling this position is subject to funding availability and approval of the Provost.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted through this website: https://www.utoledo.edu/jobs/. Inquiries can be directed to Professor Michelle (Shelley) Cavalieri, Chair, Appointments Committee at shelley.cavalieri@utoledo.edu. Please provide a letter of application, current curriculum vitae and names of three reference contacts upon submission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful candidates must have a juris doctorate or equivalent with an outstanding academic record, the potential to be an excellent educator and demonstrated experience in areas of law including, but not limited to, Intellectual Property, Contracts, Torts, Business Associations, Property, Business Associations and/or Professional Responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include excellent academic credentials, scholarly publications or demonstrated scholarly potential, and meaningful legal experience.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request. 

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.