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

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas is seeking applicants for a 9-month, 100% appointed tenure-track or tenured assistant, associate, or full professor (depending on qualifications) to teach property law and related courses for the 2027-2028 academic year. Candidates must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students. Applicants must demonstrate an excellent record of scholarship or, at the entry level, a strong potential for scholarship. Successful candidates will also show a commitment to service within and outside the University. The University of Arkansas School of Law offers an environment in which faculty can thrive, placing a premium on teaching excellence and commitment to students' academic and professional success. Faculty engage in scholarship shaping law and policy on state, national, and global levels. The faculty’s breadth of experience in government service, public interest law, private practice, and other areas of academic study ensures a vibrant intellectual life. New colleagues are sought to meaningfully contribute to this community. The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville is the flagship campus, a land grant institution committed to providing the highest levels of public education. Located in northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is at the heart of a rapidly growing metropolitan area with a dynamic economy, vibrant cultural community, and world-class outdoor recreation. This is an in-person position requiring regular on-campus presence for high-quality instruction and student learning, including participation in departmental or programmatic activities. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships are essential job duties.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school or an international law degree
• A distinguished academic record
• Demonstrated scholarly promise
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A law license
• Two years of practical legal experience
• Tenure-track teaching experience
• Experience as a visiting assistant professor or fellow

Responsibilities

• Teach property law and related courses.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students.
• Demonstrate an excellent record of scholarship or strong potential for scholarship.
• Show a commitment to service within and outside the University.
• Participate in selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success.

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance
• University contributions to dental insurance
• University contributions to life insurance
• University contributions to 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