Faculty - Thomas Goode Jones School of Law

Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law is seeking well-qualified entry-level or junior-level applicants to fill (2) tenure-track faculty positions. Primary curricular needs include Sales, Remedies, Professional Responsibility, Criminal Law, Constitutional Criminal Procedure, and Advanced Criminal Procedure.  Other needs include Constitutional Law I and II, and Civil Procedure I and II.  Candidates must possess a strong academic background and an equally strong potential for legal scholarship and teaching excellence. 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.

These are full-time, 10-month positions beginning August 1, 2027. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Priority will be given to applications submitted by November 1, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

For initial application submit:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter (addressing your interest in the position and the Law School's Christian identity)
• Document listing: (1) primary and secondary teaching interests and (2) anticipated scholarship agenda
• (3) References (academic/professional) with phone and email contact information

Questions may be addressed to Professor Melvin L. Otey at MOtey@faulkner.edu.

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: law.faulkner.edu/about-faulkner-law/non-discrimination-policy.