Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor of Law

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Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

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Regular

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University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

School 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 with teaching duties divided between its signature LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law and JD Program. For the LL.M. program courses, there is a strong interest in agriculture and the environment.
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.
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…