Job Description

The University of St. Thomas School of Law (Minnesota) invites applications for a full-time faculty position, beginning in Fall 2025. We will consider applicants in all subject areas. We will consider both entry-level and lateral candidates, and both tenure-track and tenured appointments.

We seek candidates who are, or have the potential to become, excellent scholars and teachers and will also contribute to our distinctive mission as a Catholic law school. The School of Law offers an innovative curriculum emphasizing professional formation and the education of the whole person. The school has earned numerous recognitions for excellence in scholarly engagement, teaching, and community building, including:

• #23 in faculty scholarly impact (Leiter/Sisk rankings, 2021)
• #6 in new downloads, #19 in total downloads per paper in Social Science Research Network (as of July 1, 2024)
• #2 for best practical training (National Jurist, 2024, top 3 every year since 2014) 
• #8 for “quality of student life” (Princeton Review, 2021, top 10 nearly every year since 2008)

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The School of Law’s commitments to scholarship, teaching, service, and community are inspired by our distinctive mission. As a Catholic law school, we are dedicated “to integrating faith and reason in the search for truth through a focus on morality and social justice.” We seek candidates, of all faiths and beliefs, who can contribute to this mission.

The mission also commits the School of Law to the inherent dignity of all people; to equal opportunity policies and practices; and to an environment that is diverse and inclusive. We actively seek to attract, retain, and develop faculty from all backgrounds to enhance our learning community and offer our students varied perspectives.

Qualifications and Expectations : Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent academic degree. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and must demonstrate strong scholarly potential and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Lateral candidates must also demonstrate an outstanding scholarly record, a history of excellence in teaching, and substantial service. This hire will be expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda, teach approximately 10 credits per academic year, and engage in both internal and external service.

How to Apply : We will review candidate materials posted in the AALS Faculty Appointments Register (FAR). We also invite applications from candidates not participating in the FAR including any interested lateral candidates. To ensure full consideration of their application, entry-level candidates not participating in the FAR should apply by August 21, 2024, and lateral candidates should apply as soon as possible.

All application materials must be submitted online at After creating and submitting an applicant profile, you will be taken to the job-specific application. Please complete the following steps: 

• Copy/paste a cover letter, detailing your interest in the position.
• Upload a copy of your curriculum vitae.
• If available, upload evidence of effective teaching.
• Upload scholarly agenda or evidence of scholarly record, as appropriate.
• Complete the reference section of the application by providing contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin in August and continue until the position is filled. Initial screening interviews will be conducted via Zoom

For further questions, please contact the Appointments Chair, Associate Dean Elizabeth Schiltz, at erschiltz@stthomas.edu .

Location : St. Thomas School of Law is located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota’s most populous city. The school is within walking distance of employers, courts, and mentors, including most of the major Minnesota law firms, the federal district court, multiple state courthouses, Target’s international headquarters, and many other businesses.

Minneapolis has the most Fortune 500 companies per capita of any U.S. metro area. Fifteen Fortune 500 companies are located in Minnesota, several with headquarters in Minneapolis or its surrounding communities, including 3M, Target, Cargill, Best Buy, Ecolab, UnitedHealth Group, and General Mills.

The Twin Cities are known for their cultural and social amenities and have been consistently named one of the most livable metropolitan areas in the U.S. The school is situated in the heart of Minneapolis’s theater district, within walking distance of the Orpheum Theater, Minnesota Orchestra, and Walker Art Center. For sports fans, the Minnesota Twins (MLB), Timberwolves (NBA), Lynx (WNBA), and Vikings (NFL) are all a short walk from the law school, and the Wild (NHL) and Loons (MLS) are a short metro ride away in St. Paul.

The School of Law is working to advance racial justice and restorative justice in the Twin Cities, including through the Community Justice Project (legal clinic) in the Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services and the Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing housed in the School of Law. For information on other University initiatives supporting racial equity, see .

University Background : The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university and the largest private university in Minnesota. It has 9,000+ undergraduate and graduate/professional students; eight colleges and professional schools (including schools of business, engineering, health, and others, along with the law school); and 55-plus graduate and professional degree programs. It now competes as a Division I school in intercollegiate athletics. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas .

The University likewise embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity, and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. 

We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our university mission: “Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.” A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

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