School of Law Faculty - Tenure eligible

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School of Law Faculty - Tenure eligible

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Description

Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska seeks to hire at least one full-time faculty member. The Law school has particular needs in Tax, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Sports & Entertainment Law and is also interested in candidates with backgrounds in Labor & Employment Law, Business Finance & Planning, and Real Estate & Property Law. Candidates with strong backgrounds in other areas also may be considered.

The position is tenure eligible. The Law School is primarily seeking entry-level candidates but will also consider lateral candidates.

Founded in 1904, the Law School is a dynamic community of scholars, students, and staff who share a common mission to collectively improve our society. As a key component of one of the nation's oldest Catholic, Jesuit universities, the Law School promotes social justice in all its forms. Student formation occurs in a collaborative environment stressing the intellectual and ethical development of new attorneys while emphasizing a holistic duty of care that should be extended to every client. The Law School offers multiple study abroad and joint degree programs, including its JD/Master's in Government Organization and Leadership (GOAL) which places students in externships at federal agencies in Washington D.C.

Situated at the center of Creighton University's vibrant urban campus near the downtown financial corridor, CHI Health Center Arena, and the Old Market, the Law School is home to the Omaha Bar Association, the Werner Institute for Dispute Resolution, and several offices of the Nebraska State Bar Association. With nine schools and colleges across a broad array of disciplines, a student body of approximately 9,000, and an approximately $866 million endowment, Creighton University is an R-2 Carnegie-classified institution and a member of the Big East Conference.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent terminal degree
• Strong academic profile
• Publication record evincing a dedication to meaningful research and clear scholarly trajectory
• Show significant promise as a teacher

Application Instructions

Application materials should be submitted by October 1 to receive full consideration. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

For consideration, the following should be attached to the application:

• Cover letter addressing teaching and research interests
• Curriculum vitae with links to publications
• Minimum of three references

If you have any questions please contact Professor Craig W. Dallon, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, Creighton University School of Law, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178, c/o Laurie Stephens at LaurieStephens@creighton.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AAP/EEO Statement

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Department

School of Law

Posted

Wed, 06/24/2026

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