Assistant Professor of Law in Legal Writing and Skills

Assistant Professor of Law in Legal Writing and Skills

Position Title Assistant Professor of Law in Legal Writing and Skills

Department

Department Part-Time/Hybrid Law Program

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Job Description

The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching legal communication and skills-based courses, as well as the performance of service functions. The faculty member shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University and the School of Law. This position is a non‑tenure track, term appointment as an Assistant Professor with year‑round service and instruction obligations.

Councils and Committees:
The instructional faculty member shall serve on law school and university councils and committees as elected or appointed. Faculty Scholarship Expectation:
Research and scholarship obligations that are not necessary to the fulfillment of instruction and service obligations are not required. However, to advance in rank or term of contract, scholarship and research performance, as defined by the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement, is necessary and will be considered. As a doctoral‑level institution, LMU’s faculty duties, responsibilities, and reward systems support the scholarship trilogy of teaching, research/creative achievement, and service.

Consequently, the University will consider faculty development, workload allocation, merit pay, and promotion processes, which offer incentives for scholarly activities and achievements and promote faculty research productivity. Based on discipline, academic expertise, and institutional mission, elements of the evidentiary scholarly outcomes list (Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and Law School Supplement) should comprise the faculty member’s professional portfolio.

Juris Doctor (or equivalent degree); law license in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction;
* evidence of strong legal writing skills; and
* evidence of potential for effective teaching and student mentoring.

Strong background in legal writing and skills, which could include practice and teaching experience; effective communication skills; knowledge and mastery of relevant content; commitment to improving students’ learning and achievement through teaching and advising; and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Campus

Campus Duncan School of Law

meet all obligations set forth in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement

advance the mission of Lincoln Memorial University and the School of Law to all faculty, staff, students and the community at large

promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students

teach Legal Communication courses, upper‑level writing courses, skills‑based courses, and other required and elective courses as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

develop course materials in collaboration with other faculty

comply with the University Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement

provide academic advising to students

conduct office/conference hours

comply with announced requirements

engage in professional development, especially in the areas of legal‑writing and skills pedagogy

serve on assigned committees;

attend school and university faculty meetings

participate in community and public‑service opportunities

attend commencement activities

participate in annual faculty evaluations

perform other duties as assigned

Posting Number

Posting Number F01548P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 02/06/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Lincoln Memorial University is a values‑based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at  or human resources .

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