Univ. of Arkansas School of Law (Fayetteville)-Criminal Practice Clinic-Director (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

The University of Arkansas School of Law is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for a 9-month, 100% appointed, tenure/tenure track assistant, associate or full professor (based on qualifications) starting in the 2027-2028 academic year to teach the Criminal Practice Clinic.

The candidate selected for this position will be expected to direct and teach the Criminal Practice Clinic each semester. They will supervise student law practice, teach the clinic seminar, manage the clinic’s docket, and provide students regular feedback, including through weekly supervision meetings. They will also collaborate with other faculty and clinic staff on matters related to administration of the clinical program. In addition to teaching, faculty who teach in the clinical program also engage fully in scholarship and service at the law school.

Candidates must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students. Applicants must demonstrate an excellent record of scholarship or, at the entry level, a strong potential for scholarship. Successful candidates will also show a commitment to service within and outside the University. Lateral candidates are encouraged to apply.

The University of Arkansas School of Law offers an environment in which faculty can thrive. We place a premium on teaching excellence and are deeply committed to our students’ academic and professional success. At the same time, our faculty engage in scholarship that is shaping law and policy on the state, national, and global levels. The faculty’s breadth of experience in government service, public interest law, private practice, and other areas of academic study ensures a vibrant intellectual life for students and faculty alike. We seek new colleagues who will meaningfully contribute to this community.

The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas. It is a land grant institution, and is committed to providing the highest levels of public education in service to the State of Arkansas. Located in the northwest corner of the state, Fayetteville is at the heart of a rapidly growing metropolitan area that boasts a dynamic economy, a vibrant cultural community, and world-class outdoor recreation, in a region that regularly championed as a “best place to live.” The region also offers many opportunities to do meaningful work and to engage in partnerships across campus as well as with community and other organizations across the state, country, and world. 

Link to application and additional information: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UAF_External_Career_Site/job/Assistant-Associate-Full-Professor--Open-Rank----Criminal-Practice-Clinic_R0088927-1

Applicants with questions are encouraged to contact Professor Annie Smith, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, at abs006@uark.edu.