Lincoln Memorial University
Lincoln Memorial University is hiring: Assistant Professor of Law in Legal Writi
Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee, United States
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Law in Legal Writing and Skills
Department
LAW
Position Category
Faculty
Job Description
The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching legal communication and skills-based courses, as well as the performance of service functions. The faculty member shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University and the School of Law. This position is a non-tenure track, term appointment as an Assistant Professor with year-round service and instruction obligations. Councils and Committees: The instructional faculty member shall serve on law school and university councils and committees as elected or appointed.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (or equivalent degree); law license in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction; *evidence of strong legal writing skills; and *evidence of potential for effective teaching and student mentoring.
Preferred Qualifications
strong background in legal writing and skills, which could include practice and teaching experience; *effective communication skills; *knowledge and mastery of relevant content; *commitment to improving students learning and achievement through teaching and advising; and *ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Demands
Campus
Duncan School of Law
Job Duty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F01397P
Job Open Date
02/18/2025
Job Close Date
06/30/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
rec:mrp11527
Knoxville, Tennessee
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 humanresources@lmunet.edu.
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/38533
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Law in Legal Writing and Skills
Department
LAW
Position Category
Faculty
Job Description
The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching legal communication and skills-based courses, as well as the performance of service functions. The faculty member shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University and the School of Law. This position is a non-tenure track, term appointment as an Assistant Professor with year-round service and instruction obligations. Councils and Committees: The instructional faculty member shall serve on law school and university councils and committees as elected or appointed.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (or equivalent degree); law license in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction; *evidence of strong legal writing skills; and *evidence of potential for effective teaching and student mentoring.
Preferred Qualifications
strong background in legal writing and skills, which could include practice and teaching experience; *effective communication skills; *knowledge and mastery of relevant content; *commitment to improving students learning and achievement through teaching and advising; and *ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Demands
Campus
Duncan School of Law
Job Duty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F01397P
Job Open Date
02/18/2025
Job Close Date
06/30/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
rec:mrp11527
Knoxville, Tennessee
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 humanresources@lmunet.edu.
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/38533