Assist/Associate Professor

About the role

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.

Responsibilities

• 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 in order to advise and assist students.
• 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.
• Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participate in professional conferences.
• Serve on various Law School and University committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Participate in campus and community events.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• J.D. or equivalent legal degree required.

Skills

• Ability to design and teach courses at the J.D. level
• Excellent oral and writing communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work with a highly diverse staff, faculty, and student body

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support work‑life balance.

Schedule

9/10‑month appointment (FTE = 1).

Posting Number: F000315 • Open Date: 10/01/2026 • Close Date: Open Until Filled • Position Available: 07/01/2027

Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.