"Assistant/Associate Professor of Law"

Assistant/Associate Professor of Law

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant/Associate Professor of Law at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenant Track (Faculty)

Full-Time

Department

Law

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Position purpose:

The Belmont University College of Law invites applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty position(s) to begin in Fall of 2026. Belmont is open to candidates with research and teaching specialization in the areas of evidence, contract/commercial law, constitutional law, criminal procedure, or intellectual property law.

If interested, please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, Professor Kristi W. Arth, using the recruitment committee’s email address: lawfaculty.recruitment@belmont.edu. If you have questions about the position or Belmont University, please contact Professor Arth at kristi.arth@belmont.edu.

Job functions:

• Complete 12 workload hours, or equivalent, per academic year.
• Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
• Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach.
• Participate in departmental and university committee work.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
• Advise students in course selection and degree completion.
• Participate in the community.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
• Manage online grading system.
• Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

The Belmont University College of Law encourages applications from people whose background, life experiences, and scholarly approaches would contribute to the diversity of our faculty, curriculum, and programs. Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. law school and must demonstrate strong scholarly potential and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Belmont is an EOE/AA employer. Belmont College of Law reserves the right to exercise a preference for those candidates who support the goals and missions of the University.

Belmont University is a private, Christian university focusing on academic excellence. It is located in the heart of Nashville, one of the fastest growing and most culturally rich cities in the country. Belmont is the second largest private university in Tennessee with approximately 9,000 students. Belmont students come from every state, more than 35 countries, and all faiths.

The Belmont Law faculty is dedicated to high quality teaching, service to the school and the profession, and active engagement in scholarship. Ranked 84th among ABA-Accredited law schools by U.S. News and World Report, Belmont Law’s median LSAT and GPA for the 145 students who entered the law school in August 2024 were 160 and 3.79 (75th percentile: 162 and 3.90; 25th percentile: 157 and 3.58). Belmont Law had the highest bar passage rate in the State of Tennessee in July of 2023; and, for the July 2024 administration, Belmont Law had a 95% first-time bar passage rate in Tennessee and a 100% first-time bar passage rate in twelve other jurisdictions. Belmont Law’s practice-ready pedagogy is supported by collaborative faculty members excited to bring their practical legal expertise to their scholarship and teaching; by a robust experiential learning program; by an award-winning advocacy program; by unique study abroad experiences; and by certificate programs in health law, criminal law, and entertainment law.

Required Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. law school.

Required Experience

Research and teaching specialization in the areas of evidence, contract/commercial law, constitutional law, criminal procedure, or intellectual property law.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.