Asst. Professor - Law teaches courses in the discipline area of law. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Law provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Law typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Department:Bowen School of Law
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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 teachthrough 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.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, StandingOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:Yes