Faculty (Jones School of Law)

Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law seeks well-qualified applicants for a full-time Legal Research and Writing Faculty position. The successful candidate must possess a strong academic background, effective communication skills, and a potential for teaching excellence. This person will teach first-year required courses in Legal Reasoning, Writing, and Research (fall semester) and Legal Analysis and Persuasion (spring semester), and may teach other courses as needed. Faulkner University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values. The Law School gives preference in hiring to qualified candidates who are members of the churches of Christ. Additionally, the Law School is actively recruiting candidates who may bring greater gender, racial, and ethnic diversity to the faculty. Information regarding Faulkner Law's programs is available at law.faulkner.edu.

This is a full-time, 10-month position beginning August 1, 2026 with security of position under the School of Law's policies pertaining to Legal Research and Writing Faculty. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with academic qualifications, teaching experience, and research. Priority will be given to applications submitted by November 1, 2025.

Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved institution required
• Active member of the church of Christ preferred

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Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement : Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values, affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. Please refer to our website for further information.

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