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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180 .
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180 .
Department:
Bowen School of Law
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law seeks to hire an entry-level, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Law. The successful candidate will teach Torts, Remedies, Criminal Law, and other courses as needed. The position begins in August 2027. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Strong writing and interpersonal skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Prior teaching experience
- Law review or moot court service.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach classes as assigned
- Achieve teaching goals
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Design and teach rigorous courses as assigned by teaching package.
- Publish excellent and engaging scholarship.
- Support the university through internal and external service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to teach
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in person, in writing, and through electronic means of communication
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize data in decision making
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students
- Demonstrated ability to advise students
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, and collaborate with colleagues
Qualification Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested parties must apply online with a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, research agenda, and list of three references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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YesCurrent University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180 .
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180 .
Department:
Bowen School of Law
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law seeks to hire an entry-level, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Law. The successful candidate will teach Torts, Remedies, Criminal Law, and other courses as needed. The position begins in August 2027. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Strong writing and interpersonal skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Prior teaching experience
- Law review or moot court service.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach classes as assigned
- Achieve teaching goals
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Design and teach rigorous courses as assigned by teaching package.
- Publish excellent and engaging scholarship.
- Support the university through internal and external service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to teach
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in person, in writing, and through electronic means of communication
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize data in decision making
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students
- Demonstrated ability to advise students
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, and collaborate with colleagues
Qualification Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested parties must apply online with a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, research agenda, and list of three references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
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Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking
Benefits Eligible:
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor of law jobs.
- JD from an accredited law school, often with a strong academic record
- Demonstrated scholarly research agenda with at least one publication or working paper
- Teaching experience or potential in one or more doctrinal subject areas
- Bar admission or eligibility to sit for the bar in the relevant jurisdiction
- Ability to teach required first-year courses such as contracts, torts, or civil procedure
- Participation in law school service including committee work and student mentorship
Tips for Your Assistant Professor of Law Job Search
Tailor your teaching and scholarship statement
Law faculty searches weigh your teaching philosophy and research agenda heavily. Write a scholarship statement that names your specific doctrinal area, your methodology, and the two or three projects you plan to complete in your first three years.
Target schools that match your research profile
Law school hiring committees look for doctrinal fit with existing faculty gaps. Check each school's current faculty directory before applying so you can position your work as filling a gap rather than duplicating someone already there.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant professor of law openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a writing sample from recent scholarship
Most law faculty searches require a writing sample of 20 to 50 pages. Use a recent law review article or polished working paper that reflects your current research agenda, not a student note or older work from your JD years.
Treat the job talk as a seminar defense
Your job talk will be scrutinized by faculty across doctrinal areas. Anticipate questions from property scholars, constitutional scholars, and clinicians alike, and rehearse clear answers to methodological challenges that reach beyond your specific field.
Negotiate startup funds and course release before accepting
Once you receive an offer, ask about research funding, conference travel support, and course release in your first year. These terms vary significantly across institutions and are almost always negotiable before you sign.
Assistant Professor of Law Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant professor of laws?
The companies hiring the most assistant professor of laws right now include University of Southern California, Boston University, and University of Alabama, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Law school hiring tends to cluster around the fall recruitment cycle, so the volume of active postings shifts throughout the year.
How many assistant professor of law jobs are remote?
About 23% of assistant professor of law openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most law school instruction. Roles in legal writing, online program development, and clinical supervision are more likely to offer some remote flexibility than tenure-track doctrinal positions.
How do you become an assistant professor of law?
You typically need a JD from an accredited law school, strong academic credentials, and a developed research agenda before entering the faculty market. Many candidates complete a law clerk year, a fellowship, or an LLM or SJD program to build their scholarly profile. You then apply through the Association of American Law Schools recruitment conference and directly to schools posting openings.
How do you get hired as an assistant professor of law with little experience?
Candidates with limited teaching experience can strengthen their applications by completing a legal research fellowship or visiting assistant professor role, which provides time to finish a law review article and develop course materials. Presenting your research at workshops and workshops hosted by law schools also builds visibility with hiring committees before you formally enter the market.
What does the assistant professor of law interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a screening interview at the Association of American Law Schools Faculty Recruitment Conference, followed by a campus visit for finalists. The campus visit includes a job talk of roughly forty-five minutes where you present your scholarship, meetings with faculty and the dean, and often a teaching demonstration. Final decisions are made by a faculty vote after all campus visits conclude.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor of law jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant professor of law jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your research area and teaching interests, and apply directly to each listing that fits your profile.
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