Visiting Assistant Professor - Law

Visiting Assistant Professor

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 position to teach in our autonomous Research, Writing and Analysis (RWA) program. The position is available beginning August 2026. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Minimum qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school;
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Outstanding academic credentials, prior teaching experience, and law review or moot court service.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Teach Research Writing & Analysis;
• Achieve teaching goals;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrate 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.

Salary information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required documents to apply:
Resume

Recruitment contact information:

Shanna Fitzgerald, Director of Finance, semorris

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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