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How much do legal writing professor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal writing professor in Raleigh, NC is $160,915.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $150,700.00 and $171,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a legal writing professor?

A Legal Writing Professor teaches law students essential skills in legal analysis, research, and writing. They design and deliver courses focused on drafting legal documents, such as memos, briefs, and motions, while emphasizing clarity, precision, and persuasive argumentation. These professors often provide detailed feedback on student work and may also conduct legal writing workshops or contribute to scholarship in the field. Many hold law degrees and have prior experience in legal practice. Their goal is to prepare students for effective communication in legal settings.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a legal writing professor?

As a Legal Writing Professor, your daily responsibilities often include preparing and delivering lectures or workshops on legal writing, designing assignments and assessments, and providing detailed feedback on student work. You are also likely to hold office hours for one-on-one student meetings, participate in curriculum development, and collaborate with fellow faculty to ensure consistency and rigor in the legal writing program. Additionally, you may engage in professional development, attend faculty meetings, and serve on academic committees, all of which contribute to a dynamic and collaborative academic work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal writing professor?

To thrive as a Legal Writing Professor, you generally need a Juris Doctor (JD), experience in legal practice or legal writing, and a strong grasp of legal research and writing pedagogy. Familiarity with digital teaching platforms, citation management software (like The Bluebook), and learning management systems (LMS) is commonly expected. Outstanding communication, mentorship, and organizational skills set exceptional candidates apart in this academic environment. These capabilities are crucial for effectively instructing students, guiding them to develop practical legal writing abilities, and maintaining high pedagogical standards.

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Infographic showing various Legal Writing Professor job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $160,915 per year, or $77.4 per hour.

Aerospace Medicine Physician

UNC Health

Chapel Hill, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


UNC Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

The UNC School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, located in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a fellowship-trained Neurotologist to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This full-time faculty position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both clinical excellence and research innovation, with an anticipated 50:50 split between patient care and dedicated research time.

Clinical responsibilities will include the diagnosis and management of complex otologic and lateral skull base disorders, including hearing loss, vestibular dysfunction, chronic ear disease, acoustic neuromas, and other tumors of the cerebellopontine angle. The candidate should have a strong interest in cochlear implantation and outcomes research and will be expected to contribute to ongoing research initiatives in this area. It is anticipated the candidate will apply and successfully obtain extramural funding to complement the research portion of their salary.

The position also includes opportunities for teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students, as well as participating in multidisciplinary care teams and academic collaborations across the UNC Health system.

  • Candidates must have an M.D. or D.O. or equivalent.
  • Graduate of ACGME-approved Neurotology fellowship
  • Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine within the state of North Carolina.
  • Board certified in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery.
  • Board eligible or board subspecialty certified in Neurotology
  • Background in cochlear implants outcome research
  • Posting Rank: Assistant Professor
  • Posting Track: Tenure Track

50% Clinical:

Faculty members that provide clinical/patient care services, specific to an academic school. Clinical assignments may be categorized as either service or teaching.

50% Research:

Faculty members engage in the work of discovering, disseminating, and applying knowledge and professional expertise. These activities may include (but are not limited to) working in laboratories, studios, clinical or community settings conducting empirical and/or theoretical research, engaging in development or translational work, and/or producing creative works. Toward that end, faculty write articles, books, monographs, and grant proposals, write patents, develop intellectual property, edit scholarly journals, prepare juried art exhibits, direct centers and institutes, or perform in plays, concerts, or musical recitals. These research/creative activities have significant implications for teaching. They enable faculty members to design course materials that reflect their respective fields' state-of-the-art and cutting-edge knowledge. Successful extramural funding is expected to support candidates research effort.

Please Contact:

Tina McLaughlin

UNC Health Physician Recruitment Specialist

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    Job Details

    Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

    Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

    Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment

    Work Type: Full Time

    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

    Work Schedule: Day Job

    Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

    This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

    UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.


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