Assistant Professor

About the role

The UNT Dallas College of Law welcomes applications from experienced lawyers, judges, and law school instructors who are interested in serving as Assistant Professor of Law. This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching, research, and service, and to assist in further development of the UNT Dallas College of Law program.

Responsibilities

• Teach twelve credit hours per academic year beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Develop and deliver coursework: Plan, evaluate, and deliver engaging and effective legal courses to the student population.
• Engage students: Lead classroom discussions, provide guidance, and maintain office hours to support student learning.
• Assess performance: Assign and grade student work, and provide feedback on assignments.
• Conduct original research: Investigate legal issues, develop new theories, and contribute to the intellectual development of the legal field.
• Participate in committees: Serve on faculty and university committees to contribute to the governance and supervision of institutional activities.
• Contribute to the community: Attend faculty meetings, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in university initiatives and public service activities.

Requirements

• J.D. degree
• Superb academic and professional qualifications
• Practice experience that is sufficiently extensive and high quality to be a foundation for teaching in the College of Law’s educational program
• Demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in teaching and in guiding and mentoring as to professional formation of students
• Commitment to the goals of the College of Law and its curricular and instructional methods and goals

Qualifications

• Required License/Registration/Certifications

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Skill in editing documents for correct grammar
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

Benefits

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