Job Description
High Point University is seeking an Open-Rank, Non-Tenure Track, Tenure-Track, or Tenured Faculty Member for its School of Law. This position offers candidates the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with a holistic approach to legal education. The school is seeking candidates who have a passion for teaching, scholarship, and service and are well-suited to work in a collegial and student-oriented culture. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates to join the inaugural full-time faculty and teach the first class of J.D. students, who will begin in August 2024.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is located in High Point, North Carolina, and is part of the larger High Point University, an innovative liberal arts institution with 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The School of Law is seeking ABA provisional approval and is committed to providing a stimulating intellectual environment for its students.
Position Title: Open-Rank, Non-Tenure Track, Tenure-Track, or Tenured Faculty Member Location: High Point, North Carolina Time Type: Full Time Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Job Requisition ID: R0005846
Responsibilities: - Teach courses in the School of Law - Contribute to the scholarly mission of the School of Law - Advise and mentor students - Participate in law school and University service as assigned
Qualifications: Minimum: - Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school - Exemplary academic record - Demonstrated interest in teaching and student mentorship and in creating an inspiring, welcoming, and dynamic learning environment for all students - Clear commitment to legal scholarship - Excellent interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with other law school faculty and staff - Willingness to contribute actively to the mission, vision, and objectives of the School and University
Preferred: - Relevant experience in the practice of law or in a related professional field - Successful completion of the bar exam in at least one U.S. state - Record of scholarly publications and presentations that contribute to the improvement of the law, legal education, and/or the legal profession - Active engagement in professional organizations, such as discipline-specific organizations and bar associations
Application Instructions: Applicants must submit the following: - Cover letter expressing interest in the position and teaching and scholarly interests - Curriculum vitae with complete professional and academic history - Unofficial transcript of highest degree awarded - Names and contact information of three professional references
For more information on this position, please contact Natt Gantt, Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
About High Point University: High Point University is an innovative liberal arts institution with 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, with easy access to major metros and a high quality of life. High Point University has been consistently ranked as the No. 1 Best Regional College in the South by U.S. News & World Report and has received numerous accolades for its academic programs and campus environment.
High Point University is committed to providing an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. The university is a God, family, and country institution, and these values are infused throughout its educational model and environment.
High Point University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The university also adheres to the theme of the University to which it is a constituent part, to the extent that these policies are protected by the United States Constitution.
Join the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** as an Open-Rank, Non-Tenure Track, Tenure-Track, or Tenured Faculty Member and be a part of a dynamic and innovative legal education program. Apply now and contribute to the school's mission of shaping the next generation of legal professionals.
