Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, College of Law, Fall 2025

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates for one full-time, tenure-track faculty position to begin at the start of the 2025-26 academic year in the areas of criminal law and criminal procedure.

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. In furtherance of the University’s and the College’s fundamental commitment to diversity, we strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ people, veterans, and others whose background, life experiences, viewpoints, or philosophy would contribute to the diversity of our faculty, curriculum, and programs.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is an R1, land-grant university located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Knoxville is the third largest city in the state with a metropolitan area population of over 869,000 people. The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, varied nightlife, active neighborhoods, and eclectic shopping and restaurants. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Candidates must hold a J.D. or equivalent law degree and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Successful applicants should have an impressive academic background. Significant professional experience is desirable. The successful applicant will be appointed to a rank commensurate with their research, teaching, and service record. In particular, candidates for Assistant Professor should have a demonstrated potential to succeed as a junior faculty member at a state flagship campus such as the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Candidates for Associate Professor should have a demonstrated record of thoughtful and effective teaching, continued engagement in scholarship, and engagement in their professional community. Candidates for Professor should have a record of teaching excellence, exceptional scholarly achievement, and distinguished service.

Applications must be submitted through Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/147824). Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. While applications will be considered on a rolling basis, applicants should submit their materials no later than August 15, 2024, for best consideration. For questions, please contact Professor Michelle Kwon, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at mkwon2@utk.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.