Assistant Professor
About The Position
The UNT Dallas College of Law is seeking experienced lawyers, judges, and law school instructors for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Law position. The successful candidate will be expected to excel in teaching, research, and service, and contribute to the development of the College of Law program. This entry-level tenure-track role involves teaching twelve credit hours per academic year, beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year. The College is interested in candidates with expertise in all substantive legal areas, with a particular emphasis on those able to teach required first-year courses and upper-level electives. UNT Dallas is committed to bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through its Classroom to Career initiative, which integrates experiential learning into students' academic journeys. Faculty are expected to actively contribute to this initiative and adhere to the College of Law's instructional and curricular practices, including the use of the Canvas Learning Management System, learning outcomes, multiple assessments, and research and writing modules, with support provided by the College.
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.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Skill in editing documents for correct grammar
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Responsibilities
- Plan, evaluate, and deliver engaging and effective legal courses to the student population.
- Lead classroom discussions, provide guidance, and maintain office hours to support student learning.
- Assign and grade student work, and provide feedback on assignments.
- Investigate legal issues, develop new theories, and contribute to the intellectual development of the legal field.
- Serve on faculty and university committees to contribute to the governance and supervision of institutional activities.
- Attend faculty meetings, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in university initiatives and public service activities.
Benefits
- Commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
