Open Rank - Criminal Law

Position
Summary:

The University of New Mexico ("UNM") School
of Law invites applications for a faculty position teaching Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and related topics. This faculty position is a
full-time tenured or tenure-track position starting in Fall 2026. Experience
practicing criminal law is desirable but not required and entry-level and
experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. We seek
candidates with scholarly distinction or promise as well as a commitment to
excellence in teaching.

Offering a J.D. degree, the UNM School of Law is
nationally recognized for innovative classes that combine law practice skills
training with doctrinal instruction and a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Our
faculty is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse faculties in the
country and our student body is similarly diverse.

We value
candidates from varied backgrounds and perspectives, including women,
individuals with disabilities, people who attended law school later in their
careers, people from rural origins, first-generation college graduates,
veterans, and groups historically marginalized in American life. We also value
a demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and
varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to
serve local and global communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent legal degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in teaching.
• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in academic scholarship.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.