Description

Liberty University School of Law invites applicants for a full-time assistant professor in the residential Juris Doctor program.  The most competitive applicants will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and possess a strong Biblical worldview.  Additionally, faculty need to passionately support our mission to equip future leaders in law with a superior legal education in fidelity to the Christian faith expressed through the Holy Scriptures.  Liberty University School of Law is part of the broadest community in the world, namely the kingdom of God which encompasses every nation, ethnic group, and language. Accordingly, we welcome and encourage faculty candidates from across this diverse spectrum to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach first-year, upper division required, and elective classes
Engage in scholarship
Mentor students
Provide timely feedback in the form of assessments, grading, and other requested formats
Follow guidelines, policies, and procedures as outlined in the faculty handbook

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience
J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school
Recognized academic and professional background
Superior scholarly promise
Practice and/or judicial clerkship experience
Experience teaching in legal education is preferred, but not required
Commitment to student mentoring and professional development
Enthusiasm for working with law students

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

Possess superior legal writing and research skills.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of the law school not only in the classroom but during events hosted by the law school.

Problem Solving

Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to grade assignments.
Frequently required to stand for extended periods while teaching.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.