Assistant Professor of Law

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; In loco; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Law. This full-time, tenure-track position begins July 2027, with teaching duties for an online hybrid program and summers as needed. A J.D.

or equivalent and strong academic credentials are required. We welcome candidates across doctrinal areas, especially property, evidence, criminal law, and contracts, and value diverse experiences in teaching and practice.

Competenze

• Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent, strong academic credentials, and a commitment to legal education.

Mansioni

• Teach courses in law and related subjects, including online delivery for the program.
• Engage in scholarly activity and contribute to program development.
• Participate in service, mentoring, and curriculum development activities.

Conoscenze

Teaching

Scholarship

Legal practice

Formazione

J.D. or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Faculty recruitment for FY27 (will not start any new hire until 7/1/27)

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor of Law

Department

Department Part-Time Law Program

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Job Description

Position for entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions starting in July 2027. We welcome applications from all subject areas, but we have curricular needs in property, evidence, criminal law and procedure, domestic relations, and contracts. As we expand our predominantly online part-time hybrid program, we also seek candidates across all doctrinal areas who would enjoy the challenges of online teaching. LMU Law faculty members are committed to supporting students in their academic, professional, and personal development. We work collaboratively to provide innovative legal education, incorporating best practices in skill-based and experiential learning. We seek candidates who share this ethos and are excited to contribute. This position offers a twelve-month contract with teaching responsibilities in alternate summers. Our tenure and promotion policies consider this when determining scholarship requirements.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent, strong academic credentials, and a commitment to legal education.

Preferred Qualifications

We value diverse experiences, including teaching, scholarship, legal practice, clerkships, and post-law-school work. This can be evidenced by involvement in student-focused activities, mentoring, educational presentations, writing for legal publications, or leadership in professional or community organizations

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Duncan School of Law

Job Duty

Posting Number

Posting Number F01563P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/03/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 08/01/2027

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Faculty recruitment for FY27 (will not start any new hire until 7/1/27)

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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