Assistant Professor of Law

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Little Rock, ARKANSAS
Job Type: FullTime

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Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track


Workstudy Position:


No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:


No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Bowen School of Law


Department's Website:


https://ualr.edu/law/

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law seeks applicants for a 9-month, full-time Assistant Professor position. The subjects sought to be taught include but are not limited to Immigration, Real Property, and Secured Transactions Law. Each successful applicant will teach at least one required or bar-tested course.
Bowen’s mission is guided by three core values – access to justice, public service, and professionalism. The law school’s rigorous curriculum aims to balance theory, skill development, and experiential learning. Students have numerous opportunities to assist faculty with academic research and public service, such as with the Veterans Legal Services Clinic and the new Bowen Center for Racial Justice and Criminal Justice Reform. The position begins in August 2024. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and or Experience:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school;

  • Strong writing and interpersonal skills. 

Preferred Education and or Experience:

  • Outstanding academic credentials;

  • Prior teaching experience, and/or law review or moot court service are preferred.


Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teach classes as assigned;

  • Achieve teaching goals;

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrate ability to teach through electronic means of communication;

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in person, in writing, and in teaching;

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize data in decision-making;

  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students;

  • Demonstrated ability to advise students;

  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and collaborate with colleagues.


Additional Information:



Salary Information:


$93,000


Required Documents to Apply:


Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae


Optional Documents:


Listing of Publications, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:


Aaron Schwabach, Professor of Law, [email protected]


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.



Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.



Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes