Visiting Legal Analysis, Advocacy, and Writing Faculty

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Visiting Instructor for the 2025-26 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching Legal Writing and Analysis courses, developing class materials, and supporting student advancement in a dynamic legal education environment.

Benefits

Support and training provided

Opportunity to engage with a vibrant academic community

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials required.
• Law practice experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Teach Legal Analysis, Advocacy & Writing I and II courses.
• Develop course materials and provide detailed critiques.
• Conduct individual conferences and office hours.

Skills

Teaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Terminal Degree (JD)

Job description

Job Summary:

The visiting-instructor position may be a nine-month or up to twelve-month, full-time appointment for the 2025-26 academic year. The successful candidate will teach two sections (17-20 students per section) of our required three-credit Legal Analysis, Advocacy & Writing I and II courses in the fall and spring semesters. Both courses develop skills necessary for law practice including legal analysis and reasoning, research strategy, and concise, clear writing. In the fall, the instructor will teach predictive analysis, reasoning, and writing, an introduction to research and citation, and other related skills. In the spring, the instructor will teach analysis from an advocate's perspective, persuasive writing, legal correspondence, and oral advocacy and presentation skills.

Visiting faculty will work under the direction of the program director, who is responsible for the overall design and workings of the program, and with an experienced, friendly, and collaborative group of engaged legal writing colleagues. Visiting faculty will receive significant support and training, have the opportunity to attend regular LAAW faculty meetings, and participate in the law school's vibrant academic community.

Responsibilities:

In addition to classroom teaching each semester, the visiting instructor may develop course materials, including in-class exercises and research and writing assignments. Additional materials and assignments will be provided by the program. Materials and assignments must comply with the program's policies and guidelines. The instructor will provide detailed critique of students' research and writing assignments and meet with students in individual conferences and office hours outside of class time.

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
JD required.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have strong academic credentials, strong interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and collegially as part of a team. Law practice experience and/or experience teaching legal writing and research is preferred.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding

Salary:

$80,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Fixed
While prefer to be a 12-month position (on or around 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026), position could be paid on a 9-month (academic year basis $65,455) or a 12-month (annual year) prorated basis depending upon successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience.

Additional Information:

This position is initially for one year, but could be extended for a second year dependent upon satisfactory performance, available funding and department need.

How to Apply:

Applicants must apply through the Jobs at UW website (www.jobs.wisc.edu). Applicants must submit a cover letter, a resume, and a 5-page legal-writing sample to Job #313430. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 13, 2025, but we will accept applications until the position is filled.

Contact:

Justin Boehm
[e-mail]
608-890-4466
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Visiting Instructor(IC032)

Department(s):

A45-LAW SCHOOL/LAW SCHOOL/LEGAL WRIT

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

313430-AS

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