Assistant Professor, Legal Studies - Forensic

Florida Gulf Coast University; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks an Assistant Professor of Legal Studies to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to curriculum development, and advance scholarship. The candidate should have a JD and be licensed to practice law in Florida, with experience or potential in forensic analysis and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The role involves engaging in mock trials, moot court, and courtroom simulations, and may require teaching on main campus or regional sites within the

Qualifications

• Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent.
• Currently licensed to practice law in Florida.
• Experience or potential in integrating legal practice with applied forensic analysis and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and contribute to curriculum development.
• Develop and maintain an active research program with opportunities for student involvement.
• Engage in mock trials, moot court, and courtroom simulations from a Legal Studies perspective.
• Participate in department, college, and university committee work and service.
• Collaborate with Criminal Justice and Forensic Studies faculty to support interdisciplinary programs.

Skills

Legal reasoning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Florida licensure

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks an Assistant Professor of Legal Studies to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to curriculum development, and advance scholarship. The candidate should have a JD and be licensed to practice law in Florida, with experience or potential in forensic analysis and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The role involves engaging in mock trials, moot court, and courtroom simulations, and may require teaching on main campus or regional sites within the