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

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas School of Law is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for a 9-month, 100% appointed, tenure/tenure track assistant, associate or full professor (based on qualifications) starting in the 2026-2027 academic year with teaching duties divided between its signature LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law and the JD Program. For the JD courses, there is a strong interest in experiential learning courses, such as interviewing, counseling, negotiation, and mediation. A successful applicant must be willing to teach in person. 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

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Demonstrated expertise in agricultural and/or food law.
• Distinguished academic record.
• Demonstrated scholarly promise.

Nice To Haves

• Law School Teaching experience.
• At least two years of practical legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law and the JD Program.
• Focus on experiential learning courses such as interviewing, counseling, negotiation, and mediation.
• Engage in scholarly activities and contribute to the intellectual life of the University.
• Provide service to legal education and the wider community.

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees