Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
Company:
Lincoln Memorial University
Job Location:
Knoxville, Tennessee
Category:
Law and Legal Studies
Type:
Full-Time
Department: LAW
Position Category: Faculty
Job Description
The visiting instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibility of teaching and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year at the mutual agreement of the law school and visiting faculty member.
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law in Knoxville,
Tennessee ("LMU Law") is seeking applications to fill visiting faculty positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. The full-time teaching positions would begin as soon as July 6, 2026 and no later than August
3, 2026. The positions are for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year at the mutual agreement of the law school and visiting faculty member. The visiting faculty members will teach required courses in subjects that may include, but not be limited to:
Property I and II, Legal Writing, Legal Research, and Academic and Bar Success courses
Required Qualifications
Requirements for the visiting faculty position include a J.D.
degree; bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction (may be inactive); a superior academic record; practice experience and/or teaching experience; a commitment to incorporating innovative teaching methods, including technology and practical skills; and dedication to the mission of LMU Law. The position would be ideal for a practicing attorney who is considering a transition to a career in academia.
Campus: Duncan School of Law
Posting Number: F01701P
Job Open Date: 08/10/2026
Job Close Date: 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Job Duties
Position Category: Faculty
Job Description
The visiting instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibility of teaching and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year at the mutual agreement of the law school and visiting faculty member.
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law in Knoxville,
Tennessee ("LMU Law") is seeking applications to fill visiting faculty positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. The full-time teaching positions would begin as soon as July 6, 2026 and no later than August
3, 2026. The positions are for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year at the mutual agreement of the law school and visiting faculty member. The visiting faculty members will teach required courses in subjects that may include, but not be limited to:
Property I and II, Legal Writing, Legal Research, and Academic and Bar Success courses
Required Qualifications
Requirements for the visiting faculty position include a J.D.
degree; bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction (may be inactive); a superior academic record; practice experience and/or teaching experience; a commitment to incorporating innovative teaching methods, including technology and practical skills; and dedication to the mission of LMU Law. The position would be ideal for a practicing attorney who is considering a transition to a career in academia.
Campus: Duncan School of Law
Posting Number: F01701P
Job Open Date: 08/10/2026
Job Close Date: 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Job Duties
- *teach law school courses as assigned;
- *provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;
- *comply with the university Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;
- *conduct office/conference hours;
- *submit textbook requests;
- *comply with announced requirements;
- *engage in professional development;
- *promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
- *attend department, school and university faculty meetings (optional);
- *attend commencement activities;
- *participate in annual faculty evaluation; and
- *perform other duties as assigned.
