POSITION NOTICE
PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE
ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE LAW PROFESSOR
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
WINSTON COLLEGE OF LAW
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE WINSTON COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates at the assistant or associate professor level for one full-time, tenure-track faculty position to begin at the start of the 2027-28 academic year.
The College is interested in candidates with experience and scholarly aptitude in real estate and other dimensions of property law. Ideally, the successful candidate will teach property along with one or more courses in the real estate law area, including real estate finance, land use, or real estate transactions. Secondary interests include bankruptcy, secured transactions, intellectual property, business law, and related courses. Duties include maintaining a full (typically three-course) annual teaching load, engaging in and publishing scholarly research, and participating in law school and university governance and service.
The University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the flagship campus of The University of Tennessee System, is an R1, land-grant university located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the third largest city in the state. The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, varied nightlife, active neighborhoods, and eclectic shopping and restaurants. The university campus is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Winston College of Law
The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law prides itself in providing an exceptional legal education that prepares future lawyers for the practice of law. Most members of our faculty have significant law practice experience in the subject matters they teach and many remain engaged with the local, state, or national bar. We value a faculty of individuals from different backgrounds with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and we foster an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Our collegial faculty is committed to mentoring and supporting new faculty to achieve success in their academic careers.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a J.D. or equivalent law degree by the time of appointment and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. An impressive academic background and significant professional experience are 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.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted through Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/190438).Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, applications from entry-level candidates not participating in the AALS Faculty Appointments Register process (or those who are not in the first distribution) should be submitted by August 25, 2026. Lateral candidate applications should be submitted by September 1, 2026. For questions, please contact Professor Michelle Kwon, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at mkwon2@utk.edu.
Non-Discrimination 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, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 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 accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 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 and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, 2450 E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717
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