Job Title: Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law
Department: College of Law
Position Reports to (Position Title): Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs. College of Law
Effective Date: Fall 2025
Position Class Position: Exempt, Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

Jacksonville University College of Law invites applications for multiple full-time, tenure-track or non-tenure track faculty positions to begin either in Fall or Winter of 2025.
We are also reviewing applications for one- or two-year visitor positions at this time. As a newer law school with a steadily growing student body, we are hiring in all areas of expertise.
Particular needs include legal writing, tax, contracts and upper-level business courses, criminal law, evidence, trial advocacy and trial practice, trusts and estates, family law, bar preparation courses, and academic success. Flexibility in teaching across the curriculum, especially the 1L curriculum, and experience with the ABA accreditation process will be highly valued, as will appreciation and enthusiasm for the unique challenges and opportunities of building a new law school. Two to three years of full-time law teaching or the equivalent is preferred.
All positions require a JD or equivalent degree. The College of Law is a unitary faculty, and all candidates must show a commitment to excellence in teaching and service. Candidates for tenure-track positions should also show a record of, or substantial promise of, scholarly achievement.
Applications and any questions should be emailed directly to law hi ring@ju .e du . Applications must include a cover letter, CV, and list of three references, should be submitted as soon as possible, and will be reviewed beginning May 1, 2025, and reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter. Applicants should specify the courses they would be interested in teaching, whether they are interested in a tenure-track or non-tenure track position, and whether they are seeking a full time position or a visitorship.
Jacksonville University is a premier private institution in northeast Florida, founded in 1934. The Jacksonville University College of Law has achieved provisional accreditation from the ABA. It is located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, in a historic setting only a few blocks from city hall and the state and federal courthouses. Jacksonville is a vibrant, growing, and beautiful city with excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, including its long beachfront on the Atlantic Ocean.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teaching in-person courses in the JD curriculum as determined by the Dean and Academic Dean
• Providing student support on campus, both in office hours and periodically at student and campus events
• Participating in program assessment and the ABA accreditation process
• Serving on law school and university committees, which may include attending meetings and events on campus throughout the year
• Contributing to the scholarly life of the law school and activities related to building a new, growing law school

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong, dynamic teaching skills
• Familiarity with course planning, preparation, and assessment
• Collaborative approach to law teaching and service
• Flexibility to adapt to the curricular and service needs of a growing law school
• High quality scholarly record or evidence of scholarly potential (for tenure track positions)

Education, Certificates, Licenses, and Experience:

• JD or equivalent degree
• 2-3 years of prior law teaching experience preferred
• Relevant practice experience or other professional experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines.
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Submission of my application constitutes acknowledgement of this job description. I verify that I am capable of and willing to fulfill all essential functions of this position. I am willing to be flexible and willing to do various jobs that are not listed, as the need arises

• Teaching in-person courses in the JD curriculum as determined by the Dean and Academic Dean
• Providing student support on campus, both in office hours and periodically at student and campus events
• Participating in program assessment and the ABA accreditation process
• Serving on law school and university committees, which may include attending meetings and events on campus throughout the year
• Contributing to the scholarly life of the law school and activities related to building a new, growing law schoo