Assist/Associate/Full Professor

Position Overview

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Primary Purpose

The faculty will teach courses in the discipline area of Law.

Appointment Details

Appointment Type: Tenure Track – Initial 2 years. FTE: 1 = 9/10 month (faculty only).

Responsibilities

• Instructional
  • Develop and design curriculum plans to foster learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensure student engagement.
  • Provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain class‑related records, and assess student coursework.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Research
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • Stay abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, consulting colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Public Service
  • Serve on various Law School and University committees dealing with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  • Participate in campus and community events.

Requirements

• J.D. or equivalent legal degree required.
• Ability to design and teach courses at the J.D. level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with staff, faculty, and the student body.