J.D. Legal Writing Lecturer

J.D. Legal Writing Lecturer Vanderbilt University: Law School

Location

Open Date

Jan 27, 2026

Description

Vanderbilt Law School is seeking applicants for one full-time faculty position to teach two sections of the first-year J.D. Legal Research and Writing course. The position begins as early as July 1, 2026. A successful applicant will possess superb academic and employment records and will be appointed as a Lecturer in Law. This appointment is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month position. The appointment may be renewed on a yearly basis depending on curricular needs.

The Legal Writing Department is comprised of a director and three lecturers, who typically teach two sections of students per semester. The director sets the legal writing syllabus and major writing assignments. Lecturers develop their own lesson plans and pedagogical approach to the materials in a collaborative environment. Law librarians provide coordinated instruction in research and citation.

Outside of the classroom, lecturers spend substantial time reading and critiquing students’ writing in addition to meeting individually with students. The department meets as a group on a regular basis to share ideas and ensure that students are on track to meet curricular goals.

Legal Research and Writing is a two-semester, six-credit course focused on introducing basic lawyering skills with an emphasis on objective and persuasive writing, as well as research and oral argument skills.

For a full description of the program, go to: https://law.vanderbilt.edu/jd-program/curriculum/#section-legal-research--writing.

Qualifications

Requirements include:

• A J.D., a strong academic record, and useful employment experience;
• Superb writing and editing skills;
• Outstanding teaching potential; and
• Eagerness and availability to work very closely with Vanderbilt Law School students.

Application Instructions

Please apply only through this link, https://apply.interfolio.com/180664. We cannot accept applications not submitted using this link.

When you apply through this link, the application will require a cover letter, CV, transcript, writing sample and references. Applications are considered and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled or the application window closes.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.