The College of Law at the University of Oklahoma (OU Law) seeks outstanding applicants, entry-level or lateral, for up to three full-time tenure/tenure-track positions to begin in the Fall Semester of 2025, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.  OU Law welcomes applicants in all subject areas but has particular interest in filling curricular needs in Bankruptcy, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law (principally upper-division electives), and Family Law. 

OU Law’s strong national reputation is buttressed by a commitment to attracting and supporting excellent faculty with summer research grants, publication placement bonuses, course reductions based on scholarly productivity, and an extraordinary number of endowed positions. 

OU Law is a high-quality, affordable, and forward-looking institution committed to developing a socially involved legal profession. OU Law boasts world-class facilities, a commitment to technological innovation, and a varied student body. 

OU Law sits on the university’s main campus in Norman, a college town alive with entertainment, arts, food, and sports. A perennial “best place to live,” Norman has excellent public schools and low cost-of-living.  Neighboring Oklahoma City features a dynamic economy, outstanding cultural venues, and a major airport. For additional information regarding the university, Norman, and Oklahoma City, visit: 

https://www.ou.edu/facultyrecruitment    https://www.visitnorman.com/    https://www.visitokc.com/

1. J.D. or equivalent academic degree

2. Strong academic credentials

3. A commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrably outstanding potential for scholarship

All applicants must submit their application materials (CV and job-talk paper) via Interfolio, https://apply.interfolio.com.  A cover letter is optional.  If one is selected for an interview, teaching evaluations will be requested of those candidates with teaching experience.  Review of applications will begin immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled.  Inquiries (but not application materials) may be sent directly to the chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, Steven J. Cleveland, [email protected].