Legal Research & Writing Professor
About The Position
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for the position of Legal Research & Writing Professor, to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will hold a presumptively renewable long-term appointment, following a probationary period. Candidates are expected to teach in both the in-person and the online J.D. program, which is currently being developed. The online J.D. program will be fully online, and courses are likely to be both asynchronous and synchronous. All full-time faculty will fulfill their responsibilities in person at OCU Law. In addition to a Legal Research and Writing Professor, OCU Law anticipates hiring 2-3 doctrinal faculty and a Program Director for the online J.D. program during the 2026-2027 hiring season, with successful candidates beginning appointments in fall 2027. Candidates should have an excellent academic background, a strong commitment to effective and engaged teaching, and a sincere commitment to integrity and a welcoming environment. We have built a community that values dedication, collegiality, and professionalism, and we are seeking candidates who share these values.
Requirements
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school or the combination of a foreign law degree and either an L.L.M. or S.J.D. degree from a U.S. law school.
- Excellent academic background.
- Strong commitment to effective and engaged teaching.
- Sincere commitment to integrity and a welcoming environment.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities
- Teach in both the in-person and the online J.D. program.
- Fulfill responsibilities in person at OCU Law.
Benefits
- Benefit Eligibility: Yes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
