The University of St. Thomas School of Law (Minnesota) invites applications for one or more full-time faculty positions in the Department of Clinical Education, beginning in Fall 2026. We will consider applicants in all subject areas and invite applicants to propose the type of clinic they are interested in directing. We will consider both entry-level and lateral candidates, and we are open to tenure-track, tenured, and non-tenure-track appointments.
We seek candidates who are, or have the potential to become, excellent teachers and scholars and who 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 practical training, scholarly engagement, teaching, and community building, including:
(See: https://www.stthomas.edu/law/about/rankings/)
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 diverse 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.
Salary & Benefits
The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:
Salary range for the tenure-track or tenured position is $110,000-165,000.
Salary range for the non-tenure-track faculty position is $80,000-$100,000.
The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent academic degree. Candidates for a tenure-track position must have strong academic credentials and must demonstrate strong scholarly potential and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Lateral tenure-track or tenured 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 10-12 credits per academic year (if a tenure-track or tenured appointment), and engage in both internal and external service.
Candidates for a non-tenure-track faculty position are not expected to have a history of scholarly publications or to demonstrate strong scholarly potential but may be expected to teach more than
10-12 credits per academic year. All other expectations for this faculty position are the same as those specified for a tenure-track position.
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, candidates not participating in the FAR should apply by August 22, 2025, and lateral candidates should apply as soon as possible.
All application materials must be submitted online: https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.
The application process begins with creating an applicant profile. On the profile page, please upload the following:
Once you create and submit the applicant profile, you will be taken to the job specific application. On the application:
Review of applications will begin in August and continue until the position is filled. Initial screening interviews will be conducted via Zoom or a comparable remote platform. For further questions, please contact the Appointments Chair, Professor Rachel Moran, at rmoran@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.
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 competes as a Division I school in intercollegiate athletics.
The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an 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. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our 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.
Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.
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