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

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas is currently seeking applicants for tenure-track or tenured assistant/associate or full professor (depending on qualifications) to teach criminal law and criminal procedure, and related courses for the 2026-2027 academic year. Law faculty members are expected to teach two courses each semester. Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply. The University of Arkansas School of Law is committed to being a vibrant and supportive intellectual community and encourages applicants who further these values. We seek candidates with scholarly promise or distinction, a commitment to excellence in teaching and service to legal education as well as to the wider community, and a desire to engage in the intellectual life of the University. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• JD degree or an international law degree.
• Distinguished academic record.
• Demonstrated scholarly promise.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach criminal law and criminal procedure, and related courses.
• Teach two courses each semester.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees