Assistant Professor, Alexander Blewett III School of Law

Description

The Alexander Blewett III School of Law invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track professor beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. Duties include teaching, scholarship, and service. as set forth in the University of Montana Blewett School of Law Faculty Handbook.

Our primary curricular need is in the area of Civil Pre-Trial Advocacy and related courses. Additional curricular needs include Appellate Advocacy, Business Organizations, Employment Law, Insurance Law, and Intellectual Property (including copyright and trademark law). 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.

Applications must be made electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/53871/positions. Confidential inquiries may be made to Professor Jonathon Byington, Faculty Appointments Committee Chair, by email: Jonathon.Byington@umontana.edu.

Position Details:

• Title: Assistant Professor.
• Position Type: Academic (10-month).
• Review Date: Review of applications will begin September 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
• Schedule: Full-time academic year position beginning Fall Semester 2027.
• Entry Rate: $105,000 annually.
• Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness

About the University of Montana:

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

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.

 

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

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

Application Instructions

Priority Application: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 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 of the following materials.

 

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.