Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law (Open Rank)

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Fayetteville, AR, USA
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Other • Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Tenure-track 9-month faculty position at the University of Arkansas School of Law (open rank). Teach law courses, mentor students, pursue scholarship, and contribute service to the school and university. Candidates must hold a JD (or international law degree), demonstrate scholarly promise or record, and participate in on-campus instruction and departmental activities. Appointment rank depends on qualifications.
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Closing Date:


Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track


Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
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.
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Department:
School of Law


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:
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 2027-2028 academic year. The successful candidate will teach courses aligned with the needs of the School of Law and its students.
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 northwest corner of the state, Fayetteville is at the heart of a rapidly growing metropolitan area that boasts a dynamic economy, a vibrant cultural community, and world-class outdoor recreation, in a region that regularly championed as a “best place to live.”
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.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor will depend on the level of experience.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school or an international law degree
  • A distinguished academic record
  • Demonstrated scholarly promise

Preferred Qualifications

  • A law license and two years of practical legal experience
  • Tenure-track teaching experience or experience as a visiting assistant professor or fellow


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Rachel Whitman
Leslie Pounds


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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.


Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Skills Required

  • JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school or an international law degree
  • Distinguished academic record
  • Demonstrated scholarly promise or an excellent record of scholarship
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students
  • Regular on-campus presence (in-person teaching and participation in departmental activities)
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
  • Law license and two years of practical legal experience
  • Tenure-track teaching experience or experience as a visiting assistant professor or fellow
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