Closing Date: 16th February, 2026
Description:
Baylor Law seeks a highly qualified individual to join our Legal Analysis, Research, and Communication program (“LARC”) as a non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer. This role involves collaborating with fellow LARC faculty in designing, teaching, and evaluating legal writing assignments, while helping to coordinate writing instruction across all three years of our J.D. program to promote consistency and effective resource management.Teaching responsibilities are based on Baylor Law's curricular needs and the instructor's experience; however, the primary teaching assignment is expected to be LARC 3, a course that focuses on persuasive legal writing and involves assisting with the related intramural moot court competition.
For more information about the LARC program, please visit https://law.baylor.edu/why-baylor-law/academics/legal-writing.
This appointment is a renewable full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track position as a Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer with the Baylor Law School. The anticipated appointment date is May 1, 2026.
About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Qualifications:
- An earned Juris Doctor
- Evidence of impressive academic performance in law school, such as a noteworthy ranking or GPA, earned law review membership and involvement, or other law school honors, for example, Order of the Coif membership.
- Minimum of three years' experience in written and oral advocacy, including drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments.
- We welcome applicants who are passionate about mentoring students and committed to excellence in legal communication
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Nothing received after February 16, 2026, can be considered.
Candidates will be asked to provide and/or complete the following:
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest (Candidates are encouraged to include a description of their interest in living and working in Central Texas)
- Curriculum vitae
- Law School Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted but official will be required for final interviews)
- Names and contact information for three professional references
- Religious Affiliation Form
- Equal Employment Opportunity Form
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.
