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AssistantAssociate Professor of Law

Belmont University

Job Location:

Belmont, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 4 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assistant/Associate Professor of Law

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant/Associate Professor of Law at Belmont University.

Employment Type	Faculty
Internal Job Category	Tenure Track (Faculty) Full-Time
Department	Law
Hours	N/A

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:	The Belmont University College of Law invites applications for multiple tenure-track or tenured faculty positions to begin in Fall 2027. Belmont is open to candidates with research and teaching specialization in the areas of health law entertainment law criminal law criminal procedure contracts business associations and related areas. The Belmont University College of Law encourages applications from people whose background life experiences and scholarly approaches would contribute to the diversity of our faculty curriculum and programs. Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. law school and must demonstrate strong scholarly potential and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Belmont is an EOE/AA employer. Belmont College of Law reserves the right to exercise a preference for those candidates who support the goals and missions of the University. If you have questions about the position or Belmont University please contact Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee Professor Gluzman Belmont University is a private Christian university focusing on academic excellence. It is located in the heart of Nashville one of the fastest growing and most culturally rich cities in the country. Belmont is the second largest private university in Tennessee with approximately 9000 students. Belmont students come from every state more than 35 countries and all faiths. The Belmont Law faculty is dedicated to high quality teaching service to the school and the profession and active engagement in scholarship. Ranked 85thamong ABA-Accredited law schools by U.S. News and World Report Belmont Laws median LSAT and GPA for the 136 students who entered the law school in August 2025 were 161 and 3.84 (75th percentile: 163 and 3.94; 25th percentile: 158 and 3.66).Belmont Law had the highest bar passage rate in the State of Tennessee in July of 2025 (97%) and a 100% first-time bar passage rate in thirteen other jurisdictions. Belmont Laws practice-ready pedagogy is supported by collaborative faculty members excited to bring their practical legal expertise to their scholarship and teaching; by a robust experiential learning program; by an award-winning advocacy program; by unique study abroad experiences; and by certificate programs in health law criminal law and entertainment law.
Required Qualifications:	Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community we aim to: Form diverse leaders of character; Equip people to solve the worlds complex problems through teaching research and service; And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish. Knowledge of principles methods and current developments in the field of study. Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught. Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques. Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity. Demonstrated ability to advise instruct manage motivate andevaluate students. Skilled in the use of computers Internet resources and MS Officesoftware. Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb Belmont Universitys online integrated database system for student grading. Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process. Ability to successfully interact with students other educators and educational institution representatives and the general public in a professional manner. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Knowledge of the programs and services offered by BelmontUniversity. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education	J.D. Required.

Required Experience	Higher education teaching experience preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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