Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor (Open Rank) - Criminal Practice Clinic

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

No

Regular

No

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Dean of Law

The University of Arkansas School of Law is pleased to announce that it is currently 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 the Criminal Practice Clinic.

The candidate selected for this position will be expected to direct and teach the Criminal Practice Clinic each semester. They will supervise student law practice, teach the clinic seminar, manage the clinic’s docket, and provide students regular feedback, including through weekly supervision meetings. They will also collaborate with other faculty and clinic staff on matters related to administration of the clinical program.

In addition to teaching, faculty who teach in the clinical program also engage fully in scholarship and service at the law school.

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 School of Law offers an environment in which faculty can thrive. We place a premium on teaching excellence and are deeply committed to our students’ academic and professional success. At the same time, our faculty engage in scholarship that is shaping law and policy on the state, national, and global levels. The faculty’s breadth of experience in government service, public interest law, private practice, and other areas of academic study ensures a vibrant intellectual life for students and faculty alike.

We seek new colleagues who will meaningfully contribute to this community.

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.

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