Property and Real Estate Assistant or Associate Law Professor-UTK Winston College of Law-Fall 2027

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.

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.

Applications must be submitted through Interfolio. 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 .