Assistant, Associate Or Professor Of Law

DEPARTMENT: Normal A. Wiggins School of Law

STATUS: Full Time

Position Summary:

Campbell University School of Law seeks outstanding applicants for up to two, entry-level or lateral, full-time, tenured or tenure-track, faculty positions. We welcome candidates in all subject areas, with a particular interest in filling curricular needs in property, criminal law, evidence, and trial advocacy. The positions are nine-month academic appointments that will begin in August 2024, at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor.

All applicants should have excellent academic credentials and outstanding teaching reviews, and the ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, students, and colleagues. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Direct questions to Professor Raluca Papadima, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee ([email protected]).

About Campbell Law:

Campbell Law is located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, constantly ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States. Campbell Law is a demanding community of faculty and students whose aim, guided by transcendent values, is to develop lawyers who possess moral convictions and professional competence, and who view the practice of law as a calling to serve others and create a more just society. To that end, Campbell Law has adopted the following five distinctives: (1) we offer an academic program that is highly demanding; (2) we bring together the theoretical and practical to produce thoughtful and talented lawyers; (3) we utilize the talents of a faculty that is profoundly committed to students and teaching; (4) we view the practice of law as a calling to serve others; and (5) we offer a Christian perspective on law and justice, consistent with the Campbell University Mission Statement. Cover letters must explain how the candidate is able and willing to support each of the five distinctives.

Education/Experience:

• At least two years of practice experience, either through private practice, government, or public service, is required
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrable, or potential for, outstanding scholarship
• Strong academic credentials with a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent academic degree
• Practice experience in the area(s) relevant to target courses is desirable, but not required
• Prior law school teaching experience is desirable, but not required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cooperate with other designated faculty to implement a coordinated curriculum, inclusive of learning objectives
• Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Administer tests, assignments and other exercised that permit measure of knowledge, abilities and/or performance relative to the course learning objectives
• Maintain effective and timely communications with students and staff at all times
• Complete student record keeping and submit grades in a timely and accurate manner
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to FERPA and other state and federal mandates
• Develop and manage course materials from learning objectives and recommendations from Associate Dean and/or Curriculum Committee
• Provide students with individual feedback on assessments
• Participate in departmental, faculty and staff meetings as requested
• Administer exams according to Law School guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.
• Familiarity using/administering social media platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and common methods of digital communication such as web conferencing, web/text chat
• Work independently and function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people
• Exercise independent judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet set deadlines
• Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment
• Demonstrated skill in teaching and mentoring students
• Knowledge regarding usage of Blackboard and web- based applications
• Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, university officials and outside constituencies
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

To Apply for This Position:

Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. Please apply by clicking on the “Apply Now” button, or, if you are viewing this posting via an outside source, visit us online http://www.campbell.edu/employment/ to apply. Please submit: 1) a cover letter (which must include a discussion of each of the five Campbell Law distinctives); 2) C.V. (which must include at least three references and a list of publications, if any); 3) undergraduate transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable at the stage of submitting the application); 4) graduate transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable at the stage of submitting the application); 5) research agenda; and 6) teaching evaluations, if any.

If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email [email protected] .