Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

North Carolina Central University; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the School of Law. Working title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. The faculty will teach courses in the discipline area of Law and contribute to curriculum development and student mentorship.

The position requires a J.D. or equivalent, excellent oral and written communication, and a commitment to teaching and service.

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

Skills

Course design

Oral communication

Academic writing

Time management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

J.D. or equivalent legal degree

Job description

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Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Position Number

Position Number F616032

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Tenure Track - Initial 2 years

FTE

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.

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

Function 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.

Function

Function 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.

Function

Function 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 Number

Posting Number F000308

Open Date

Open Date 09/17/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Date Position Available

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.

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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