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Institution The University of South Dakota
Working Title Tenure Track Professor of Law
Posting Number F01768P
Department USD-School of Law
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
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The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law looks to hire a Tenure Track Professor, with expertise in the fields of Indian Law and federal courts. USD Law has a long-standing institutional commitment to the field of Indian Law.
This position is on the tenure track and will start at the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach our Indian Law course; the remainder of the course package will be subject to negotiation.
Individuals appointed to tenure-track positions are expected to fulfill the tripartite responsibilities of teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful applicant must be a licensed attorney in a United States jurisdiction (a state or the District of Columbia).
Posting Date 11/13/2025
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Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 01/09/2026
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Qualifications
Duration of the Term 9 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Proposed Rank Professor
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Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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