Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Open Rank) - Criminal Practice Clinic

Uasys; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas School of Law is seeking applicants for a 9-month, 100% appointed, tenure/tenure track assistant, associate or full professor starting in the 2027-2028 academic year to teach the Criminal Practice Clinic.

The candidate will direct and teach the Criminal Practice Clinic each semester, supervise student law practice, teach the clinic seminar, manage the clinic’s docket, and provide students regular feedback, including through weekly supervision meetings.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• A distinguished academic record.
• Demonstrated scholarly promise.
• A law license and two years of legal experience.
• Eligible for admission to the Arkansas bar.
• Experience teaching, mentoring or supervising law students, legal interns, or attorneys.
• Tenure-track teaching experience or clinical teaching preferred.
• Three or more years of practical legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and teach the Criminal Practice Clinic each semester.
• Supervise student law practice and teach the clinic seminar.
• Manage the clinic’s docket and provide regular feedback through weekly supervision meetings.
• Collaborate with faculty and clinic staff on program administration.
• Engage in scholarship and service at the law school.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Legal practice

Scholarly research

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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Type of Position: Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

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Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department: Dean of Law

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Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas School of Law is seeking applicants for a 9-month, 100% appointed, tenure/tenure track assistant, associate or full professor (based on qualifications) starting in the 2027-2028 academic year to teach the Criminal Practice Clinic. The candidate will direct and teach the Criminal Practice Clinic each semester, supervise student law practice, teach the clinic seminar, manage the clinic’s docket, and provide students regular feedback, including through weekly supervision meetings. They will collaborate with other faculty and clinic staff on administration of the clinical program. In addition to teaching, faculty who teach in the clinical program also engage in scholarship and service at the law school. Lateral candidates are encouraged to apply.

The University of Arkansas School of Law offers an environment that emphasizes teaching excellence and student success. The faculty engages in scholarship shaping law and policy on state, national, and global levels. The faculty’s breadth of experience ensures a vibrant intellectual life for students and faculty alike. We seek colleagues who will contribute to this community.

The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas. It is a land grant institution, committed to providing high-quality public education in service to the State. Fayetteville is part of a growing metropolitan area with a dynamic economy and cultural community. The region offers opportunities to engage with campus partners and community organizations.

This is an in-person position. Most University classes are offered face-to-face and this role requires regular on-campus presence to support instruction and student learning. Participation in departmental activities that advance teaching quality is expected. Regular, reliable attendance is essential, as is the ability to maintain collegial working relationships. Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor will depend on experience.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• A distinguished academic record

• Demonstrated scholarly promise

• A law license and two years of legal experience

• Eligible for admission to the Arkansas bar

• Experience teaching, mentoring or supervising law students, legal interns, or attorneys

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tenure-track teaching experience, experience as a visiting law professor or fellow, or one or more years of other clinical teaching experience

• Three or more years of practical legal experience

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Rachel Whitman
Leslie Pounds

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity: N/A

Frequent Physical Activity: N/A

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible: Yes