Assistant Professor of Law

Elon University; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elon University School of Law invites applications for entry-level faculty positions to teach at our Charlotte location, starting in Summer 2027. We seek candidates who can teach Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law, and Evidence, with a J.D.

or equivalent degree and good standing in professional practice. The position emphasizes blended classroom instruction with experiential learning, scholarly activity, mentoring, and service.

Qualifications

• J.D. required; 3-5 faculty teaching preferred.
• Ability to teach Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law, and Evidence.
• Excellent academic credentials and admission to practice in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at Elon University School of Law Charlotte campus.
• Contribute to experiential learning, scholarship, mentoring and service.
• Support development of the Charlotte program and curriculum.

Skills

Teaching law

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Job description

Assistant Professor of Law

Location: Queens Campus - Charlotte

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

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.

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.

For more information, contact the entry-level hiring chair, Prof. David S. Levine, at [e-mail].

For more information about Elon Law and Elon University, visit law.elon.edu.