Assistant Professor of Law

Faculty recruitment for FY27 (will not start any new hire until 7/1/27)

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Department Part-Time Law Program Position Category Faculty Job Description Position for entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions starting in July 2027. We welcome applications from all subject areas, but we have curricular needs in property, evidence, criminal law and procedure, domestic relations, and contracts. As we expand our predominantly online part-time hybrid program, we also seek candidates across all doctrinal areas who would enjoy the challenges of online teaching. LMU Law faculty members are committed to supporting students in their academic, professional, and personal development. We work collaboratively to provide innovative legal education, incorporating best practices in skill-based and experiential learning. We seek candidates who share this ethos and are excited to contribute. This position offers a twelve-month contract with teaching responsibilities in alternate summers. Our tenure and promotion policies consider this when determining scholarship requirements. Required Qualifications Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent, strong academic credentials, and a commitment to legal education. Preferred Qualifications We value diverse experiences, including teaching, scholarship, legal practice, clerkships, and post-law-school work. This can be evidenced by involvement in student-focused activities, mentoring, educational presentations, writing for legal publications, or leadership in professional or community organizations Physical Demands Campus Duncan School of Law

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Job Open Date 08/03/2026 Job Close Date 08/01/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Faculty recruitment for FY27 (will not start any new hire until 7/1/27) About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [email protected]. AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position. Quicklink for Posting https: // careers.lmunet.edu/postings/41056 Minimum Salary Maximum Salary

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