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Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Tenure Track Professor of Law Posting Number F01768P Department USD-School of Law Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law looks to hire a Tenure Track Professor, with expertise in the fields of Indian Law and federal courts. USD Law has a long-standing institutional commitment to the field of Indian Law.

This position is on the tenure track and will start at the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach our Indian Law course; the remainder of the course package will be subject to negotiation.

Individuals appointed to tenure-track positions are expected to fulfill the tripartite responsibilities of teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful applicant must be a licensed attorney in a United States jurisdiction (a state or the District of Columbia).

Posting Date 11/13/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 01/09/2026 Advertised Salary Commensurate with Qualifications Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Tenure Track Proposed Rank Professor Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

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