Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law (Open Rank)
The University of Arkansas School of Law is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for a 9-month, 100% appointed, tenure/tenure track assistant, associate or full professor (based on qualifications) starting in the 2027-2028 academic year to teach Legal Research and Writing ("LRW"). The job posting is available here: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UAF_External_Career_Site/job/Fayetteville-AR/Assistant-Associate-Full-Professor-of-Law--Open-Rank----Legal-Research---Writing_R0089117.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Salary will be commiserate with experience. The school has pay, title, and voting rights equity across the board. It is also committed to the success of its new faculty, providing many tools, including travel and summer scholarship stipends, to help them thrive. The LRW faculty is a supportive and collaborative group, and we are looking forward to connecting with our new colleague.
The candidate selected for this position will be expected to develop and deliver instruction in legal analysis, objective and persuasive writing, legal research methodologies, and oral advocacy. They will provide individualized feedback to students, evaluate written assignments, and collaborate with other legal writing faculty to ensure consistency and excellence across courses. Each legal writing faculty member works with two sections of 15-18 students during the fall and spring semesters.
Candidates must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students. Applicants must demonstrate an excellent record of scholarship or, at the entry level, a strong potential for scholarship. Successful candidates will also show a commitment to service within and outside the University. Lateral candidates are encouraged to apply.
The University of Arkansas School of Law offers an environment in which faculty can flourish. We place a premium on teaching excellence and are deeply committed to our students’ academic and professional success. At the same time, our faculty engage in scholarship that is shaping law and policy on the state, national, and global levels. The faculty’s breadth of experience in government service, public interest law, private practice, and other areas of academic study ensures a vibrant intellectual life for students and faculty alike. We seek new colleagues who will meaningfully contribute to this community.
The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas. It is a land grant institution, and is committed to providing the highest levels of public education in service to the State of Arkansas. Located in the northwest corner of the state, Fayetteville is at the heart of a rapidly growing metropolitan area that boasts a dynamic economy, a vibrant cultural community, and world-class outdoor recreation, in a region that regularly championed as a “best place to live.”