Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor of Law (Open Rank) – Legal Research & Writing

University of Arkansas School of Law Position

The University of Arkansas School of Law is seeking applicants for a 9-month, 100% appointed, tenure/tenure track assistant, associate or full professor (based on qualifications) starting in the  academic year to teach Legal Research and Writing.

The candidate selected for this position will be expected to develop and deliver instruction in legal analysis, objective and persuasive writing, legal research methodologies, and oral advocacy. They will provide individualized feedback to students, evaluate written assignments, and collaborate with other legal writing faculty to ensure consistency and excellence across courses. Each legal writing faculty member works with two sections of 15-18 students during the fall and spring semesters.

Candidates must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students. Applicants must demonstrate an excellent record of scholarship or, at the entry level, a strong potential for scholarship. Successful candidates will also show a commitment to service within and outside the University. Lateral candidates are encouraged to apply.

The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas. It is a land grant institution, and is committed to providing the highest levels of public education in service to the State of Arkansas. Located in the northwest corner of the state, Fayetteville is at the heart of a rapidly growing metropolitan area that boasts a dynamic economy, a vibrant cultural community, and world-class outdoor recreation, in a region that regularly championed as a "best place to live."

This is an in-person position. Most University classes are offered face-to-face and this role requires regular on-campus presence to support high-quality instruction and student learning. Participation in selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success is also expected. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Rank:
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor will depend on the level of experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school or international law degree
• A distinguished academic record
• Demonstrated scholarly promise

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tenure-track teaching experience or experience as a visiting law professor or fellow
• A law license and two years of legal experience

Additional Information:

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:
Rachel Whitman Leslie Pounds

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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