Visiting Assistant Professor - Law

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor - Law - 9 MONTH
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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Department:

Bowen School of Law

Department's Website:

Summary of

Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor - Law position to teach Criminal Procedure and Evidence. The position is available beginning August 2026 and is intended to go through May 2028. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or

Experience:

* J.D. from an accredited law school;

* Strong writing and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

* Outstanding academic credentials;

* Prior teaching experience;

* Law review or moot court service.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

* Teach classes as assigned;

* Achieve teaching goals;

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Demonstrated ability to teach;

* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in person, in writing, and through electronic means of communication;

* Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize data in decision making;

* Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students;

* Demonstrated ability to advise students;

* Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and collaborate with colleagues.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Listing of Publications, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Theresa Beiner, Professor in Constitutional Law, tmbeiner

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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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.

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