The University of Iowa College of Law anticipates hiring an entry-level or lateral faculty member in a search that will consider candidates specializing in environmental and natural resources law or other related areas of law, including administrative law.

QUALIFICATIONS: Consistent with the mission and responsibilities of a top-tier public research university, we are interested in candidates who are (or have the potential to become) recognized scholars and teachers and who will participate actively in the intellectual life of the College of Law.  In addition, we desire candidates who would bring valuable depth or breadth to the College of Law’s curriculum and to our institutional scholarly profile. We also desire candidates with a demonstrated ability to maintain effective and respectful working relationships with the campus community.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should apply either through the AALS Faculty Recruitment Services or by submitting a letter of interest, CV, a list of three references, and a law school transcript through Jobs@UIOWA.  When submitting their application materials, we invite candidates to draw attention to their strengths with respect to all the qualifications we are seeking.

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any history of misconduct or pending research misconduct investigations, including, but not limited to, sexual misconduct in prior employment, provide a related release, and undergo a criminal background check and credential verification.

If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. In addition to abiding by the UI Nondiscrimination Statement, the College of Law also abides by the Standards and Rules of Procedure for Approval of Law Schools of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, which additionally prohibits discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, and military status. The College of Law affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunity without discrimination on the same bases.

For questions, please contact Faculty Appointments Committee at: lawmail-FAC@uiowa.edu.

• JD, PhD, or other advanced degree related to the area of the candidate’s scholarly work.

Required Qualifications for Associate Professor:

• Consistent record of ability or demonstrated potential as a teacher of law students.


• Record of scholarly productivity.


• Ability or demonstrated potential in teaching, practicing or writing in environmental law and natural resources law or other related areas, including administrative law.

Required Qualifications for Professor:

• Consistent record of high-quality teaching at all appropriate instructional levels.


• Scholarly achievement of high quality, accompanied by unmistakable evidence that the candidate is a nationally and, where applicable, internationally recognized scholar in the chosen field.


• Record of significant and effective service to the law school, university, and, if appropriate, to the profession.


• Experience teaching in environmental law, natural resources law or other related areas, including administrative law.

Desirable Qualifications for Associate Professor and Professor:

• Demonstrated experience working effectively and collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, including knowledge of effective strategies that foster and promote a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.


• Ability or demonstrated potential to bring significant new scholarly strengths to the College of Law.