A national leader in experiential legal education, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law features a community of nationally recognized scholar-teachers, an outstanding student body, an accomplished and highly professional staff, and roughly 17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains. Located in a beautiful and economically vibrant metropolitan area, the Sturm College of Law supports a full-time JD program, a Professional Part-Time JD program, a range of pioneering Master’s programs, and a set of esteemed specialty programs.

Position Summary

The Sturm College of Law seeks to hire a visionary and nationally respected expert in the field of property rights and policy to serve as the inaugural Director of its Juhan Program in Property Rights and Policy, which advances research, teaching, and public engagement at the intersection of private property rights and governmental powers.

Essential Functions

The Director would be expected to (1) collaborate with the Dean, faculty, staff, and other interested internal and external stakeholders on initiatives designed to enhance the stature, visibility, and impact of the Juhan Program; (2) organize Program-related events, including lectures, conferences, and visits to campus by distinguished experts; (3) engage external partners and stakeholders, including, without limitation, law firms, oil and gas companies, energy companies, real estate developers, governmental officials, non-profit organizations and foundations, and other partners interested in issues at the intersection of private property rights and governmental regulation; (4) work with the Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to develop an expanded suite of upper-division courses on specialized topics relating to private property and/or governmental regulation, including, without limitation, oil and gas law,
energy law, agriculture law, real estate development, and eminent domain; and (5) partner with the law school’s Externship and Career Development Offices to expand opportunities for students and recent graduates with organizations focused on private property rights and/or governmental regulation. The candidate would be eligible to teach a course bearing on the field of property rights and policy in an adjunct faculty capacity. This is a 12-month, part-time appointment capable of being held alongside other compatible professional commitments that the Director may wish to pursue. The successful candidate would receive an initial appointment for one calendar year, with the ability to renew for a second and/or third year upon mutual agreement of the parties. The candidate would be expected to begin work on or before June 1, 2026.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or its equivalent)
• Expertise in the field of property rights and policy
• Ability to convene leading experts to discuss cutting-edge issues in the field
• Potential and interest in effectively teaching and mentoring law students

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 1, 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $50,000-$75,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.