Adjunct Faculty, College of Law - Experiential Learning - Externships

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

DePaul University is seeking part-time faculty for the College of Law to teach courses in externship programs. Successful candidates will possess a JD degree and a current law license, with a strong emphasis on teaching competencies in a diverse environment. The role entails ongoing evaluations based on curricular needs and offers flexible teaching opportunities across various externship areas.

Benefits

Variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a JD degree and an active law license.
• Demonstrated expertise in practice setting seminars.
• Experience in teaching within diverse learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the externship program including judicial and private practice.
• Perform all duties of a faculty member consistent with qualifications.
• Review applications as needed when positions arise.

Skills

Teaching

Expertise in law practice

Working in diverse environments

Education

JD degree

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, College of Law - Experiential Learning - Externships Full-time Faculty Positions

Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.Part-time Faculty Positions
DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.

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Posting Details

Job ID: 48293

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Law

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The College of Law's Experiential Learning Department invites expressions of interest in part-time faculty teaching opportunities within its externship program seminars. DePaul offers externship seminars in four areas:

• Judicial externships
• Private practice externships
• Public interest externships
• Government externships

While there may not be a current position available, applications are reviewed as needed when positions arise. If you applied for an adjunct professor position prior to July 1, 2019, you are encouraged to reapply using this new portal.

In order to best serve students, part-time faculty are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities of a faculty member that are commensurate and consistent with the faculty member's qualifications and the best interests of DePaul.

Required Qualifications:

JD degree and a current, active law license. Demonstrated expertise in the practice setting seminar you expect to lead. Prior teaching experience helpful.

The candidate must have demonstrated experience in working in teaching in an diverse learning environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please visit the College of Law website to learn more about our program: http://law.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx

Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enroled or under-enrolled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Close Date: Jun 30, 2025

Salary Information: The anticipated hiring rate of this position is $1,750 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents Resume(1)
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