We welcome entry-level or junior lateral candidates seeking tenure-track or teaching-professor status and interested in a variety of areas, including Legal Methods, Civil Procedure, business and commercial law, and more.
Please direct any questions to Professor John M. Newman, Chair of he Faculty Recruitment Committee, at [email protected].
ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will provide high quality instruction, pursue excellence in research, scholarship, creative activity, and contribute to meaningful service to the university. Contribute to the missions of teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity, and public service.
QualificationsThis position requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.).
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About UsThe University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
What We Do
The University of Memphis is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, committed to academic excellence and community engagement. Driven by a philosophy of 'doing,' the institution leverages a diverse workforce of faculty and staff to foster a dynamic learning environment. The university provides a comprehensive range of educational opportunities and maintains a strong commitment to equal employment and institutional equity.
