Visiting Asst Prof of Law
- Employer
- Liberty University
- Location
- Lynchburg, VA
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Legal Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
F00225P
Classification Title:Faculty
Disclaimer:Liberty University’s hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. Liberty University is in that category.
Position Title:Visiting Asst Prof of Law
Does this position require driving?:Yes
Contact:Professor Joseph Martins
Contact Phone Ext:4345925300
Contact Email:jmartins2@liberty.edu
Job Summary/Basic Function:LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW seeks to hire a visiting assistant professor to teach substantive law courses across all areas of the curriculum. This position will be a full-time, two-year, non-tenure-track appointment that begins on or about August 14, 2020, and ends on or about May 14, 2022. After two years of successful teaching, scholarship, and service, visiting assistant professors are eligible for tenure-track consideration. The successful applicant will have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability and enthusiasm required to teach substantive legal courses and mentor students. All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to integrating the School of Law’s Christian mission and worldview into their teaching, scholarship, and service. We welcome applications from candidates whose backgrounds will contribute to excellence through institutional diversity.
Minimum Qualifications:•A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
•License to practice law
•Strong basic writing skills
•Strong legal writing skills
•Strong interpersonal communication skills
•Strong organizational skills
•Teaching experience commiserate with Academic Rank.
•A minimum of two years teaching experience is essential and the candidate must have excellent research record, proving that he/she is an active researcher with publications in peer reviewed journals of quality. Industry and professional experience shall be a plus.
Work Hours:M-F 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Posting Date:04/16/2020
Quicklink:Organization
Since 1971, the mission of Liberty University has been to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for impacting tomorrow's world. With a unique heritage and an ever-expanding influence, Liberty remains steadfast in its commitment of Training Champions for Christ. Read more about Liberty at www.Liberty.edu/AboutLiberty.
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