Lecturer

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications from candidates to teach in our legal writing program beginning at the start of the 2023-24 academic year. Lecturers in the legal writing program will teach two sections of Legal Process I (predictive analysis, 3 credit hours) in the fall semester and two sections of Legal Process II (persuasive analysis, 3 credit hours) in the spring semester.

Legal writing faculty are hired at the rank of Lecturer and are eligible for promotion and long-term contracts, pursuant to the University’s promotion guidelines for non-tenure track faculty members. Lecturers participate in all aspects of law school life, advise student organizations, serve on committees, and vote on all matters except for issues relating to the hiring, tenure, promotion, and retention of tenure-track faculty. Lecturers are also eligible to receive professional development funding to support their teaching and service goals.

 

All positions require a J.D. or equivalent law degree. The College is seeking candidates with a passion for teaching legal writing and analysis in a way that connects deeply to law practice. Successful applicants should have an impressive academic background and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and service. Significant professional experience is also desirable. 

 

In furtherance of the University’s and the College’s fundamental commitment to diversity in our faculty, student body, and staff, we strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and others whose background, life experiences, viewpoints, or philosophy would contribute to the diversity of our faculty, curriculum, and programs.

 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is an R1, land-grant university located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, varied nightlife, active neighborhoods, and eclectic shopping and restaurants. UT is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

 

Applications must be submitted through this link. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, and the names and contact information for three references. While applications will be considered on a rolling basis, applicants should submit their materials no later than ­­­­­April 1, 2023, for best consideration. For questions, please contact Professor Lucy Jewel, chair of the search committee.

 

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.

Job Posting Disclosure Form for the LWI and ALWD email listservs

 

Legal Research and Writing Faculty Teaching Position

Job Posting Disclosure Form

 

1. The position advertised:

__ a. is a tenure-track appointment

_X_ b. may lead to successive long-term contracts of five or more years.

__ c. may lead only to successive short-term contracts of one to four years.

__ d. has an upper-limit on the number of years a teacher may be appointed.

__ e. is part of a fellowship program for one or two years.

__ f. is a part-time appointment, or a year-to-year adjunct appointment.

 

Additional information about job security or terms of employment, any applicable term limits, and whether the position complies with ABA Standard 405(c):

 

2. The professor hired:

X__ a. will be permitted to vote in faculty meetings.

__ b. will not be permitted to vote in faculty meetings.

 

Additional information about the extent of the professor’s voting rights:

 

3. The school anticipates paying an annual academic year base salary in the range checked below. (A base salary does not include stipends for coaching moot court teams, teaching other courses, or teaching in summer school; a base salary does not include conference travel or other professional development funds.)

 

___ over $140,000

___ $130,000 - $139,999

___ $120,000 - $129,999

X__ $110,000 - $119,999

X__ $100,000 - $109,999

___ $90,000 - $99,999

___ $80,000 - $89,999

___ $70,000 - $79,999

___ $60,000 - $69,999

___ less than $60,000

___ this is a part-time appointment paying less than $40,000

___ this is an adjunct appointment paying less than $10,000

 

Additional information about base salary or other compensation:

 

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

 

4. The number of students enrolled in each semester of the courses taught by the legal research & writing professor will be:

 

__ a. 30 or fewer

__ b. 31 - 35

X__ c. 36 - 40

X__ d. 41 – 45

X__ e. 46 - 50

__ f. 51 - 55

__ g. 56 - 60

__ h. more than 60

 

Additional information about teaching load, including required or permitted teaching outside of the legal research and writing program: