Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law (Open Rank)

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville – School of Law

About the role

The University of Arkansas School of Law invites applications for a 9-month, 100% appointed, tenure/tenure-track position at the assistant, associate, or full professor level, beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. Teaching duties will be divided between the signature LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law and the JD Program, with a strong interest in agriculture and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law and the JD Program.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring students.
• Produce high-quality scholarship shaping law and policy at state, national, and global levels.
• Engage in service within and outside the University.
• Maintain regular on-campus presence to support face-to-face instruction and student learning.
• Participate in departmental or programmatic activities advancing teaching quality and student success.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school or an international law degree.
• A distinguished academic record.
• Demonstrated scholarly promise or an excellent record of scholarship.
• Commitment to service within and outside the University.

Preferred Qualifications

• A law license and two years of practical legal experience.
• Tenure-track teaching experience or experience as a visiting assistant professor or fellow.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Application Instructions

Required documents: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title). Optional documents: Proof of Veteran Status.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site.