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Campbell University School of Law invites applications for up toone full-time, entry-level or lateral, tenured or tenure-track, faculty positionsat the rank of Assistant to begin in August 2027. The positions are nine-month academic appointments. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. We are particularly interested in hiring candidates with expertise in the following areas:

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Review of applications will begin on or about August 10, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.

Cooperate with other designated faculty to implement a coordinated curriculum, inclusive of learning objectives

Develop and manage course materials from learning objectives and recommendations from Associate Dean and/or Curriculum Committee

Administer tests, assignments and other exercises that permit measure of knowledge, abilities and/or performance relative to the course learning objectives

Maintain effective and timely communications with students and staff at all times

Provide students with individual feedback on assessments

Administer exams according to Law School guidelines

Complete student record keeping and submit grades in a timely and accurate manner

Participate in departmental, faculty and staff meetings as requested

Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to FERPA and other state and federal mandates

Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Excellent academic credentials with J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

At least two years of substantial law practice experience in the United States, ideally in the area of our curricular needs.

Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Exceptional collegiality and cooperative spirit.

Commitment to supporting all five of the Campbell Law distinctives. (Faculty are not required to adhere to any specific religious tradition, but we seek individuals who will respect, support, and contribute to our Christian mission.)

Demonstrated skill in teaching and mentoring students

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, university officials and outside constituencies

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

Work independently and function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people

Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology

Knowledge regarding usage of Blackboard and web based applications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and common methods of digital communication such as web conferencing, web/text chat

Exercise independent judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations

Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet set deadlines

Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment

This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University

• C.V. (which must include at least three references and a list of publications, if any);
• undergraduate and law school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage);
• a research agenda;
• one publication or a substantially completed draft, if any; and
• recent teaching evaluations, if any.

Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina – one of the nation’s fastest growing and most dynamic cities – Campbell Law focuses on developing practice-ready lawyers who lead with purpose and professional excellence.

Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.

Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.