Assist/Associate Professor

NC Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC is seeking an Assist/Associate Professor to teach in the School of Law. The position is tenure-track with initial two-year appointment; teaching at the J.D. level and contributing to curriculum development are expected.

The candidate should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, strong writing and oral communication skills, and ability to work with a diverse student body. Final candidates require background checks and verification.

Qualifications

• Ability to design and teach courses at the J.D. level.
• Excellent oral and writing communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work with a highly diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

Responsibilities

• The Faculty will develop and design curriculum plans to foster learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensure student engagement.
• The Faculty will provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain class related records, and assess student coursework.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
• The Faculty will conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.

Skills

Design and teach courses

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Diversity and inclusion collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Position Information

• Working Title Assist/Associate Professor
• Position Number F610917
• Appointment Type Tenure Track - Initial 2 years
• FTE 1=9/10 month -Faculty only

Position Overview

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The North Carolina Central School of Law offers full-time day and part-time evening programs. The School of Law is committed to a policy that opposes discrimination on the basis of gender, age, race, religion, color, medical condition, handicap or disability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment-related matters, financial aid programs, or other such University-administered programs. For more information, please visit the law school website at http://law.nccu.edu/.

Primary Purpose of Position

The faculty will teach courses in the discipline area of Law.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to design and teach courses at the J.D. level
• Excellent oral and writing communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work with a highly diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

Minimum Education/Experience

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

J.D. or equivalent legal degree required

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Instructional

The Faculty will develop and design curriculum plans to foster learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensure student engagement. The Faculty will provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain class related records, and assess student coursework. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.

Research

The Faculty will conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participate in professional conferences.

Public Service

Serve on various Law School and University committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Participate in campus and community events.

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number F000315
• Open Date 10/01/2026
• Close Date
• Open Until Filled No
• Date Position Available 07/01/2027
• Special Instructions to Applicants
  • Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.