Job Description
Salary Information: The salary for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Belmont University offers an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement savings program, tuition discount for employees and dependents, and generous vacation/sick leave.
Job Title: Director of Field Placements, Assistant/Associate Professor of Law
Experience Information: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, a passion for experiential learning, and a drive to grow the program to new levels. Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. law school and have knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study. Additionally, candidates should have experience in instructional strategies and techniques, as well as demonstrated ability to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
Belmont University, a reputed firm in the heart of Nashville, is currently seeking a qualified Director of Field Placements, Assistant/Associate Professor of Law, to join our esteemed College of Law. This is a full-time faculty position with the option to join as an Assistant Professor of Law on tenure track or as an Assistant Professor of Legal Practice. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about experiential learning and has a drive to grow our program to new levels.
As the Director of Field Placements, you will have the opportunity to supervise and manage students participating in field placements and summer externships at local, regional, and national sites. This role also involves curriculum development, maintaining relationships with site partners, and ensuring compliance with ABA Standards. This is a twelve-month appointment with a competitive salary and benefits package.
At Belmont University, we value diversity and encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and scholarly approaches. We are a Christ-centered and student-focused community dedicated to forming leaders of character, equipping individuals to solve complex problems, and being champions for helping people and communities flourish.
Belmont University is located in Nashville, one of the fastest growing and most culturally rich cities in the country. Our faculty is dedicated to teaching, service, and active engagement in scholarship. As ranked by U.S. News and World Report, our law school is 91st among ABA-Accredited law schools and has a perfect bar passage rate for 2018 and 2019. We also had the highest pass rate in the State of Tennessee in July of 2023.
To be considered for this position, applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. law school and have knowledge of principles, methods, and current developments in the field of study. They should also have experience in instructional strategies and techniques, as well as a demonstrated ability to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
Join us at Belmont University and be a part of our mission to equip leaders of character and make a positive impact in the world through teaching, research, and service. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic and diverse community.
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