Open Rank Faculty Position, Law, 10 months

High Point University • High Point, NC

21h

About The Position

The Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law at High Point University seeks three full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty colleagues to contribute to its intellectual environment and law school community. Teaching interests of particular interest include Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, Torts, and other foundational first-year subjects. Rank—assistant, associate, or full professor—and compensation are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the mission and vision of High Point University and the School of Law through teaching, scholarship, and mentoring. The school describes its community as committed to free inquiry, professional excellence, and a faith-friendly environment, with an innovative curriculum focused on holistic professional formation.

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their teaching interests and interest in the School of Law and its mission, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Inquiries and applications may be directed to Prof. John DeStefano, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Chair of the Appointments Committee, at [email protected].

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Exemplary academic record.
• Bar license in at least one state or the District of Columbia; active or inactive licenses are accepted.
• Strong desire to contribute to the mission and vision of High Point University and the Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law.
• Clear commitment to legal scholarship.
• Articulated interest in educating and mentoring law students.
• Desire to create a welcoming, inspiring, and rigorous learning experience for all students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally and collaboratively in an academic setting.

Nice To Haves

• Practice experience in the area of teaching and scholarly interest.
• At least two years of full-time law practice, including clerkship, completed before August 1, 2027.
• Record of legal scholarship and presentations.
• Law school teaching experience.
• Compelling research agenda.
• Active involvement in at least one professional organization, or significant leadership in the community.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses, particularly in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, Torts, or other foundational first-year subjects.
• Contribute to a stimulating intellectual environment and the mission and vision of High Point University and the Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law.
• Engage in legal scholarship.
• Educate and mentor law students.
• Create a welcoming, inspiring, and rigorous learning experience for all students.
• Work professionally and collaboratively in an academic setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree