Job description

University of Montana: Provost: Missoula: Alexander Blewett III School of Law

Location: Missoula, MT
Deadline: Sep 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The Alexander Blewett III School of Law invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Duties include teaching, scholarship, and service.

Our primary curricular needs are in the area of Contracts, Business Associations, Business Transactions, and related courses. Additional curricular needs include Copyright and Trademark Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Introduction to Intellectual Property Law, Insurance Law, and Pre-Trial Litigation. We are committed to integrating theory with practice. Therefore, practice experience in the areas to be taught is particularly valuable.

Situated in Missoula, the recreational center of Western Montana, the law school has a vibrant faculty and a close connection with our students, the bench, and the bar. Missoula is a wonderful place to live and work and is home to a wide range of renowned writers, artists, musicians, and outdoor enthusiasts. Our mission is to prepare students for the people-oriented practice of law by integrating theory and practice in a competency-based curriculum; serve as the academic legal center in Montana; and contribute to the development of national, state, and tribal law and legal institutions through teaching, scholarship, and service. We are interested in applicants who wish to join us in furthering our mission.

Confidential inquiries may be made to Professor Jonathon Byington, Faculty Appointments Committee Chair, by email: [email protected].
Position Details:

• Title: Assistant Professor.
• Position Type: Academic (10-month).
• Review Date: Review of applications will begin September 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
• Schedule: Full-time academic year position beginning Fall Semester 2026.
• Entry Rate: $102,500 annually.
• Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Superior academic background
• Significant relevant practice experience
• Demonstrated record of or potential for effective teaching
• Demonstrated record of or potential for scholarship
• Ability to work collegially with students, staff, faculty, and external constituencies of the law school

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Montana (UM) is an equal opportunity employer. UM does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to apply

Priority Application Date: Monday, September 1, 2025 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all materials required for a complete application as indicated below. The law school will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

A complete application Includes:

1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. Detailed Resume or CV – listing education and describing work experience.
3. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
4. Unofficial Law School Transcript – Official transcript due upon hire.

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