Assistant Professor of Business Law – University of Michigan

🏛️ Academic Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Business Law – University of Michigan

• Institution: University of Michigan

• Academic Unit / Department: Stephen M. Ross School of Business – Business Law

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Job Opening ID 282699

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Regular

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified

• Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 for full consideration; applications accepted until November 15, 2026

📋 Overview of Role

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Business Law position beginning in the 2027–28 academic year. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, scholarly research and publishing, and university service in an area relevant to business law.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach business law courses at the graduate and/or undergraduate level.

• Conduct and publish high-quality scholarly research in an area relevant to business.

• Make contributions to research, publishing, and academic service.

• Contribute to the collaborative academic environment of the Ross School of Business.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Academic Record: Excellent academic record with demonstrated potential for scholarly research.

• Research Specializations: Relevant areas may include corporate law, contract law, employment law, financial regulation, securities law, intellectual property, law and technology, and international trade.

• Teaching: Demonstrated excellence in university teaching or strong potential to become an outstanding business law teacher.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Not specified in the job posting.

• The position is classified as Full-Time, Regular, Exempt, with an onsite work mode.

• University benefits information is provided through the University of Michigan benefits program.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. One or two published or working papers illustrating major research interests

4. Research Statement

5. Teaching Statement

6. Teaching Evaluations, if available

7. Three confidential letters of recommendation

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Apply through Interfolio

• 📅 Deadline: October 15, 2026 for full consideration

• 📅 Extended Acceptance: Applications may be submitted until November 15, 2026, but those received after October 15 may not receive consideration.

• ⚠️ Important: Applicants are instructed to apply directly through Interfolio rather than the University of Michigan Jobs site.

🌐 Official Website: University of Michigan Careers