Professor of the Practice, Trial Advocacy

High Point University • High Point, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law at High Point University invites applications for a full-time Professor of Practice position to begin in the Fall 2026 semester. We are seeking an experienced visionary who will embrace the exciting opportunity to design, build, and oversee the law school’s trial advocacy program. The selected candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment that fosters critical analysis, reasoned argument, and the free exchange of ideas and equips students with the doctrinal knowledge, practical skills, and professional values needed for success in a rapidly evolving legal profession. Candidates should possess an entrepreneurial spirit and be well-suited to work in a collegial and student-oriented culture.

Requirements

• A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• Significant practice experience (typically 5+ years preferred) in trial advocacy
• Demonstrated interest in teaching and in creating an inspiring, welcoming, and dynamic learning environment for all students
• Willingness to contribute actively to the mission, vision, and objectives of the School of Law and the University
• Successful completion of the bar exam in at least one U.S. state

Responsibilities

• Teaching the three-credit Trial Practice course to upper-level law students and additional courses related to trial advocacy.
• Establishing a trial advocacy program that potentially includes developing a trial advocacy student board as well as teams that will participate in interscholastic competitions.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of the Trial Advocacy Practicum, a one-credit course required for 2L students.

What This Job Offers

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