Assistant Professor of Law

Lincoln Memorial University's Duncan School of Law invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Law beginning July 2027 in Knoxville, Tennessee. We welcome applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates across all areas of legal scholarship, with particular interest in expertise in Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, and Family Law. Candidates enthusiastic about excellence in online and hybrid legal education are encouraged to apply.

About the Role

• Full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment
• Twelve-month contract with teaching responsibilities in alternate summers
• Opportunity to teach in an expanding hybrid/online J.D. program
• Collaborative and student-centered faculty culture
• Commitment to experiential and skills-based legal education

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional legal education through innovative teaching
• Engage in experiential learning and meaningful student mentorship
• Support students in their academic, professional, and personal development

Requirements

• J.D. or equivalent degree
• Strong academic credentials
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in legal education

Preferred Qualifications

• Diverse professional experiences, including teaching, scholarship, legal practice, judicial clerkships, and other post-law-school professional accomplishments
• Evidence of student mentorship, educational presentations, legal publications, and leadership in professional or community organizations