Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Law, Duncan School of Law, Knoxville
Department
LAW
Position Category
Job Description
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, TN,
seeks entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track
faculty positions starting July 2025.
We welcome applications from all subject areas, with particular need
for expertise in business associations, civil procedure, evidence,
property, constitutional law, and criminal law and procedure. As we
expand our predominantly online hybrid program, we seek candidates
across all doctrinal areas and are particularly interested in those who
would enjoy the challenges of online teaching.
Educating the next generation of lawyers is our top priority. Faculty
members are committed to supporting students in their academic,
professional, and personal development. Our campus design ensures
faculty accessibility and active engagement in law school life. We work
collaboratively to provide innovative legal education, incorporating
skill-based and experiential learning and best practices from academic
and bar success. We seek candidates who share this ethos and are
excited to contribute.
Required Qualifications
*Juris Doctor (or equivalent degree); and *evidence of potential
for effective teaching and scholarly activity.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Campus
Duncan School of Law
Job Duty
Job Duty
promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
Job Duty
promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
Job Duty
undertake the Standard Instructional/Research/Service Workload as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement;
Job Duty
provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement;
Job Duty
comply with the university Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement;
Job Duty
provide academic advisement of students;
Job Duty
conduct office/conference hours;
Job Duty
submit textbook requests;
Job Duty
comply with announced requirements;
Job Duty
engage in professional development;
Job Duty
fulfill the Universitys scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development and creative achievement;
Job Duty
provide committee service;
Job Duty
attend department, school and university faculty meetings;
Job Duty
participate in community and public service opportunities;
Job Duty
attend commencement activities;
Job Duty
participate in annual faculty evaluation;
Job Duty
complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University; and
Job Duty
perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F01312P
Job Open Date
08/21/2024
Job Close Date
12/31/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
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Knoxville, Tennessee
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at ******** or ******** .
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individuals identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individuals criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
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