Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and social justice, seeks applicants for a tenure-track or tenured appointment in the School of Law, beginning Fall 2027. The School of Law seeks faculty members committed to excellence in teaching, engaged scholarship, and public service, with a principal focus on business, commercial, and contracts law. Candidates who can also teach real property are strongly preferred, as business law, commercial law, contracts, and real property are core curricular needs.
Candidates with the ability to teach in international/comparative law or labor and employment law are a plus, particularly when paired with the core subjects above. Additional expertise in complementary specialties is welcome but secondary to the core teaching needs.
Saint Louis University is an R1-designated Jesuit institution in the city of St. Louis. The School of Law is located downtown, just steps away from federal, state, and municipal courthouses. St. Louis boasts an affordable cost of living, easy commutes, and a strong housing market.
Qualifications for this position include a J.D. degree, academic excellence, and
outstanding teaching and scholarly promise. Consideration of applications and
nominations for this position will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, names of references, and information regarding teaching and scholarly interest(s), and may be submitted online. Please direct any questions to Professor Sam Jordan, Search Committee Chair, at slulawhiring@slu.edu.
Function
Nonmedical Primary Appointment <12 mo.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.
