Assistant Professor of Law

Elon Uni Careers; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Elon University School of Law invites applications for entry-level faculty positions to teach at our Charlotte location, welcoming its charter full-time class in August 2027. We seek colleagues who can teach Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law, and Evidence, starting Summer 2027, as part of a highly experiential, 2.5-year curriculum.

Required qualifications include a J.D. or equivalent, outstanding academic credentials, substantive practice experience, and admission

Qualifications

• J.D. required; 3–5 faculty teaching experience preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and substantive legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses such as Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law and Evidence.
• Teach at Elon Law's Charlotte location starting Summer 2027.
• Contribute to experiential learning, scholarship, mentoring, and service within the program.

Skills

J.D. or equivalent

Practice experience

Admission in good standing

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Title: Assistant Professor of Law

Position Type: Faculty Full-Time

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Elon University School of Law

Location: Queens Campus - Charlotte

Position Summary

Elon University School of Law invites applications for entry-level faculty positions to teach at our new Charlotte location, which will welcome its charter full-time class in August 2027. We are interested in faculty who can teach Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law, and Evidence. The positions will start in summer 2027. Elon Law is recognized for innovation in legal education through a highly experiential, full-time 2.5-year curriculum that has led to increases in applications, selectivity, bar passage rates, and post-graduate placement. We seek colleagues who are eager to contribute to our mission: blending strong classroom instruction with experiential learning to fully equip a vibrant generation of practice-ready law graduates, while pursuing forward-looking scholarship and embracing excellence in teaching, mentoring, service and scholarship. Required qualifications include a J.D. or equivalent law degree, outstanding academic credentials, substantive practice experience, and admission with good standing to practice. For more information about Elon Law and Elon University, visit law.elon.edu.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

J.D. Required; 3-5 faculty teaching preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience

Potential for teaching and scholarly excellence, as well as a commitment to building out the Charlotte program.