Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

Lincoln Memorial University
Knoxville, TN, USA

Job Description

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Department: LAW

Position Category: Faculty

Job Description

The visiting faculty member is likely to teach required first-year courses in legal writing as well as upper-level writing courses covering both academic writing and practice writing. The visitor also may teach in the law school's academic and bar success program, which offers courses designed to introduce, reinforce, and develop skills to enable students to be successful in law school, on the bar exam, and beyond

Required Qualifications

Requirements for the visiting faculty position include a J.D. degree; bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction (may be inactive); a superior academic record; practice experience and/or teaching experience; a commitment to incorporating innovative teaching methods, including technology and practical skills; and dedication to the mission of LMU Law. The position would be ideal for a practicing attorney who is considering a transition to a career in academia

Campus: Duncan School of Law

Posting Number: F01701P

Job Open Date: 04/08/2026

Job Close Date: 08/08/2026

Open Until Filled: No

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

Job Duties

*teach law school courses as assigned;
*provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;
*comply with the university Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;
*conduct office/conference hours;
*submit textbook requests;
*comply with announced requirements;
*engage in professional development;
*promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
*attend department, school and university faculty meetings (optional);
*attend commencement activities;
*participate in annual faculty evaluation; and
*perform other duties as assigned.

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