Position Summary:

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions to begin with the 2025-26 academic year. We welcome applications from candidates who specialize in all doctrinal areas but we have particular needs in Civil Procedure, Property, Wills, Trusts & Estates, and Estate Planning. We welcome candidates whose approaches in research will add to the scope and depth of our faculty scholarship. 

Candidates should have an excellent academic background, demonstrated potential to become a productive and innovative scholar, a strong commitment to the practice of inclusion, and a strong commitment to effective and engaged classroom teaching. Candidates must have either (1) a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school or (2) the combination of a foreign law degree and either a U.S. LL.M. or S.J.D. degree. 

Oklahoma City University School of Law is located in downtown Oklahoma City and is deeply engaged with the legal, business, and governmental communities. Oklahoma City has been named “American’s Most Livable Community” and is consistently ranked among the most affordable and prosperous cities, among the top cities for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and among the best-run large cities.   

Oklahoma City University is an equal-opportunity employer and affirms the values and goals of diversity.  We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly members of groups underrepresented in the teaching or practice of law.  For the university’s complete nondiscrimination policy, please see:  https://www.okcu.edu/admin/hr/eeoc. 

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a scholarly writing sample with your application.  No final hiring decisions can be made until candidates have applied through that portal. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.