Adjunct Faculty - Law - (496178 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Houston Law Center invites applications for occasional part‑time Adjunct Faculty positions in various graduate‑level law courses. This non‑tenure track opportunity includes teaching in doctrinal, clinical, and advocacy‑inspired formats, with potential involvement in Bar prep and CLE credit activities.

Applicants must hold a J.D. and reside in Texas for the appointment duration; a criminal history check is required. Degrees and transcripts are requested for consideration.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• Residence in Texas for the duration of the appointment; security‑sensitive position with required criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Teach traditional doctrinal courses in a lecture format.
• Contribute to clinical, simulation, and advocacy‑oriented courses as opportunities arise.
• Support Bar preparation and related Texas CLE credit activities as applicable.

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Position Overview

Department: Dean, Law. Salary: Commensurate with experience.

The University of Houston Law Center offers graduate level courses in Law in multiple specialty areas and occasionally has openings for part-time Adjunct Faculty. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply to be considered for these temporary, part-time positions. Please indicate your areas of expertise.

Adjunct opportunities vary in terms of the type of course. Opportunities include:

• Traditional doctrinal courses taught in a lecture format
• Clinical education, which is a type of experiential learning course
• Simulation courses, which is a type of experiential learning course
• Involvement with the Law Center’s Blakely Advocacy Institute, where the opportunities include a variety of skills based courses
• Bar preparation and success courses

Adjuncts may qualify for up to 12 hours of CLE credit for teaching each year through the State Bar of Texas as part-time faculty via an MCLE status change so long as there is teaching in a given year. Adjuncts also receive a full discount for online Texas Bar CLE programs.

As a non‑tenure track (NTT) position, the appointee will accrue no time toward tenure at the University of Houston. Please reference and review the University of Houston’s NTT Faculty Policy, available at https://www.uh.edu/provost/faculty/faculty-policies/non-tenure-track/.

Further information about the Law Center and its programs is available at http://www.law.uh.edu.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree
• Home address in the state of Texas for the duration of the appointment
• Security‑sensitive position; required criminal history check

Required Attachments

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.