Professor of the Practice, Trial Advocacy

The Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law at High Point University invites applications for a full-time Professor of Practice position to begin in the Fall 2026 semester. We are seeking an experienced visionary who will embrace the exciting opportunity to design, build, and oversee the law school's trial advocacy program.

The selected candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment that fosters critical analysis, reasoned argument, and the free exchange of ideas and equips students with the doctrinal knowledge, practical skills, and professional values needed for success in a rapidly evolving legal profession. Candidates should possess an entrepreneurial spirit and be well-suited to work in a collegial and student-oriented culture.

Position Description & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Trial Practice Courses: Teaching the three-credit Trial Practice course to upper-level law students and additional courses related to trial advocacy.

Trial Advocacy Program: Establishing a trial advocacy program that potentially includes developing a trial advocacy student board as well as teams that will participate in interscholastic competitions.

Trial Advocacy Practicum: Assisting with the development and implementation of the Trial Advocacy Practicum, a one-credit course required for 2L students.

Qualifications:

• A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• Significant practice experience (typically 5+ years preferred) in trial advocacy
• Demonstrated interest in teaching and in creating an inspiring, welcoming, and dynamic learning environment for all students
• Willingness to contribute actively to the mission, vision, and objectives of the School of Law and the University
• Successful completion of the bar exam in at least one U.S. state

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following materials in a single document:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A letter of Interest detailing your practice experience and your vision for the trial advocacy program at the Kahn School of Law
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information regarding this position, please contact Natt Gantt, Professor of Law and chair of the law school's faculty appointments committee, at ngantt@highpoint.edu.

Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date for the position is August 3, 2026.

The Kahn School of Law is one of the most recent graduate schools begun by High Point University, an innovative liberal arts institution with 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Additional Information on High Point University

At High Point University, the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring that every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family, and country institution, and these values are infused throughout its educational model and environment.

High Point University is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. Together, the cities of High Point, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem form the Piedmont Triad, a metropolitan area with a population of 1.9 million. The Piedmont Triad is a dynamic market that is poised for tremendous growth. Contributing factors are its temperate climate, centralized location affording quick access to major metros, relatively low population density, high quality of life, high education index, and the development of markets to leverage its manufacturing experience.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked HPU the No. 1 Best Regional College in the South for 13 consecutive years and the No. 1 Most Innovative Regional College in the South for 10 consecutive years. The Princeton Review ranked HPU the No. 1 Best-Run College in the nation in "The Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition." HPU was also recognized among the Top 20 in the nation for Best College Dorms, Best Career Services, Most Active Student Government, Best Campus Food, and Most Beautiful Campus. For 14 years in a row, HPU has been named a College of Distinction with special recognition for career development, business, and education programs. The university has 69 undergraduate majors, 74 undergraduate minors, and 18 graduate degree programs. It is a member of the NCAA, Division I and the Big South Conference.

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