Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

NCCU Public Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University, located in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a tenure-track faculty member to teach courses in the Law discipline at the JD level. Candidates should demonstrate strong oral and written communication, analytical acumen, and commitment to diverse communities.

The role emphasizes curriculum design, student mentoring, and ongoing scholarly activity through publications and conferences. Criminal background check required for selected candidates.

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

• Develop and design curriculum plans to foster learning and engagement.
• Provide tutoring and academic counseling, maintain records, assess coursework.
• Maintain office hours to advise students.
• Conduct research and publish findings in journals or books.
• Serve on committees and participate in campus events.

Skills

Course design

Oral & written communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Position Information

Working Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Position Number F617042 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. or equivalent legal degree required

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

Function Instructional Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

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.

Function Research Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

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.

Function Public Service Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

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 F000305 Open Date 09/17/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Date Position Available 07/01/2027 Special Instructions to Applicants Criminal background required of selected candidate.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Supplemental Questions

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