Assistant Professor of Law

Career Opportunities at Ohio Northern University

Job Summary:

Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law seeks candidates for three full-time, entry-level faculty positions on the tenure track. The College of Law has interest in a variety of teaching areas, including but not limited to Contracts, Sales, Secured Transactions, Property, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence, and qualified lateral candidates will also be considered. ONU Law is a closely knit community focused on preparing practice-ready lawyers, with an Advocacy program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Job Description:

Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law seeks candidates for three full-time, entry-level faculty positions on the tenure track. The College of Law has interest in a variety of teaching areas, including but not limited to Contracts, Sales, Secured Transactions, Property, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence. Qualified lateral candidates will also be considered. Ohio Northern is a private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and its Pettit College of Law is a closely knit community built around small classes and individualized faculty mentoring. For more than 140 years, ONU Law has focused its educational mission on preparing practice-ready lawyers, an emphasis reflected in our clinical and externship placements and an Advocacy program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. ONU Law is also home to one of the nation's first fully online part-time JD program accredited by the ABA. Candidates with experience as a practicing lawyer, judicial clerk, or law teacher are preferred, and we welcome candidates who bring a range of teaching interests and approaches, including experience with varied instructional formats and delivery methods.

Expectations include a normal teaching load of four courses per year, scholarly research and publication, and service obligations for the 2027-2028 academic year. Candidates must have a J.D. from a law school accredited by the A.B.A. or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, a distinguished academic record, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Ohio Northern University was founded in 1871, and ONU Law has been educating lawyers since 1885. Ohio Northern is located in Ada, Ohio, a quiet college community known for its small-town charm, about an hour from the growing Columbus metro area, and is home to five colleges and about 3,140 students representing 50 states and 15 countries.

Ohio Northern University offers a competitive salary package commensurate with the candidate's experience and skills. Fringe benefits include the TIAA-CREF retirement program, medical insurance, disability benefits, life insurance, tuition remission for dependents attending Ohio Northern University for an initial baccalaureate degree, and eligibility for participation in The Tuition Exchange, a program involving over 640 member colleges and universities. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply quickly to ensure immediate review.

Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, official transcripts from all colleges and educational institutions attended, and the names and contact information of three professional references who have recent knowledge of the applicant's background and potential to Professor Melissa Kidder, Chair, Personnel Committee, at [email protected], College of Law, Ohio Northern University, 525 S. Main Street, Ada, OH 45810. Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the ONU Law website at law.onu.edu.

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