University of Arkansas · 6 days ago
LLM Program Chair & Professor (Open Rank)
The University of Arkansas is a leading institution in research and education, and they are seeking an LL.M. Program Chair & Professor. The role involves teaching advanced agricultural and food law classes, leading the LL.M. Program, producing scholarship, and representing the program within professional communities.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Teaching advanced agricultural and food law classes
Leading the Program with a vision for the future
Producing scholarship to enhance the reputation of the Program
Meeting the expectations of a tenured faculty member
Creating and maintaining collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Qualification
Required
JD degree and significant expertise in a wide range of agricultural and food law subjects
National reputation in the agricultural and/or food law community
Ability to build connections across the food system, understanding the perspectives of the farmer, the manufacturer, the retailer, and the consumer
Demonstrated leadership skills
A vision for leading the LL.M. Program into the future, incorporating ideas for marketing, recruiting, and substantive coursework
Teaching experience, either in the classroom or in professional service with demonstrated public speaking skills
Excellent research and writing skills, with either published scholarship or a demonstrated ability to write effectively and a proposed research agenda for future scholarship
Preferred
Hold a law license and two years of practical legal experience
Tenure-track teaching experience or experience as a visiting law professor or fellow
Ability to interact respectfully, collegially, and professionally with all people at all levels of responsibility
Comfortable working with students from varying backgrounds and perspectives, including work with international students
Proficient with technology including computer and digital literacy as well as video conferencing
Have a distinguished academic record
Demonstrated administrative management skills
Proof of Veteran Status
Benefits
University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
Company
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational research university, providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.36MKey Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationArkansas department of human servicesArkansas Division of Higher Education
2025-11-20Grant· $13.17M
2025-05-21Grant· $10M
2025-05-05Grant· $1M
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