Aspiring LRW Educator: Legal Research & Writing

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing. This full-time, non-tenure-track, nine-month appointment begins in August 2027 and focuses on LRW I and LRW II for first-year J.D. students.

The position also includes service obligations to the law school and university, with committee work and mentoring responsibilities; J.D. from ABA-accredited school and at least two years of practice or teaching required; preference

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• At least two years of practice or teaching legal writing.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collegially with faculty, colleagues, and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach two sections of LRW I (fall) and LRW II (spring) for first-year J.D. students.
• Teach one additional course or activity as directed.
• Carry out service obligations to the law school and university, including committee work.
• Mentor and engage students in and out of class.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing. This full-time, non-tenure-track, nine-month appointment begins in August 2027 and focuses on LRW I and LRW II for first-year J.D. students.

The position also includes service obligations to the law school and university, with committee work and mentoring responsibilities; J.D. from ABA-accredited school and at least two years of practice or teaching required; preference