Closing Date: 31st December, 2024

Description:

Job Description:
A Law School in Knoxville, TN,seeks entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions starting July 2025.

We welcome applications from all subject areas, with particular need for expertise in business associations, civil procedure, evidence, property, constitutional law, and criminal law and procedure. As we expand our predominantly online hybrid program, we seek candidates across all doctrinal areas and are particularly interested in those who would enjoy the challenges of online teaching.

Educating the next generation of lawyers is our top priority. Faculty members are committed to supporting students in their academic, professional, and personal development. Our campus design ensures faculty accessibility and active engagement in law school life. We work collaboratively to provide innovative legal education, incorporating skill-based and experiential learning and best practices from academic and bar success. We seek candidates who share this ethos and are excited to contribute.

Required Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (or equivalent degree); and *evidence of potential
  • for effective teaching and scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Demands:

Campus Duncan School of Law

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promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;

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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;

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undertake the “Standard Instructional/Research/Service Workload” as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement;

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provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement;

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comply with the university Faculty/Staff Policy Manual and the Law School Supplement;

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provide academic advisement of students;

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conduct office/conference hours;

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submit textbook requests;

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comply with announced requirements;

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engage in professional development;

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fulfill the University's scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development and creative achievement;

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provide committee service;

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attend department, school and university faculty meetings;

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participate in community and public service opportunities;

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attend commencement activities;

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participate in annual faculty evaluation;

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complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University; and

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perform other duties as assigned.