Assistant or Associate Professor of Law

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law invites applications for an entry-level or lateral, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in August 2025. The College seeks candidates in Evidence, Professional Responsibility, Property, Trusts & Estates, and related fields.

Applicants should have a J.D. or equivalent degree, a record of high academic achievement, and demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly productivity.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree and a record of high academic achievement.
• Entry-level or lateral, tenure-track, with potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• Ability to teach in Evidence, Professional Responsibility, Property, Trusts & Estates and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in listed priority areas and related fields.
• Mentor students, supervise research, and contribute to scholarly work.
• Engage in service and ongoing professional development within the college.

Skills

Teaching

Legal research

Curriculum development

Scholarly publishing

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and in scholarly productivity in one of the need areas listed below.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Job Summary

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ROSENBERG COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for an entry-level or lateral, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in August 2025. The College is seeking to fill needs in several areas of law, up to three faculty positions this year. Key subjects include Evidence, Professional Responsibility, Property, Trusts & Estates, and related fields. We are also interested in considering candidates who teach and/or research in Commercial Law, Contracts, Secured Transactions, and Bankruptcy as well as others not included in this list of priorities. We may consider an applicant for a full Professor position. The Rosenberg College of Law is an important part of a major research university and offers a collegial and supportive atmosphere for its faculty, staff, and students. Applicants should have a J.D. or equivalent law degree, a record of high academic achievement, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and in scholarly productivity. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.

The University of Kentucky provides a range of employee benefits to its faculty. There are several healthcare plans available. Faculty are also eligible to participate in the University’s retirement plan. Essentially, the University will deduct five percent of your salary and contribute it to the plan of your choice (among several investment alternatives), and the University contributes an additional ten percent to the plan. Several other insurance policies are available to faculty members. We can help you obtain further information on these benefits from Human Resources, or you can go to their website for additional Information (https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement ).

Lexington is in the center of the Bluegrass, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape, and in close proximity to Louisville and Cincinnati. It is a community of 300,000 and is distinguished by its rating as one of the top 10 most educated cities in the nation (according to the U.S. Census), top 5 cities for young professionals (Kiplinger), top 3 mid-sized cities for lowest cost of living ( KPMG LLP ), and top 5 cities to raise a family (Forbes). More information on Lexington is available at http://www.visitlex.com and http://www.aceweekly.com .

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled Yes

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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Required Documents

• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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