Adjunct Faculty, MSLA Program, Sturm College of Law

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution seeks passionate adjunct faculty to join their dynamic team for the 2024-2025 academic year. This role offers the opportunity to teach courses in the MSLA Program, where you will engage with students and foster their understanding of legal principles. As part of a vibrant academic community, you will have the chance to contribute to the development of future legal professionals while enjoying the flexibility of a semester-based schedule. If you are dedicated to education and have a background in law, this position is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; law degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the legal industry is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as scheduled and hold office hours.
• Assign papers and exams, assist students with assignments.

Skills

Teaching Ability

Legal Industry Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Law Degree

Job description

This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.

The Sturm College of Law is accepting applications for adjunct faculty to teach courses in the MSLA Program for the Summer, Fall and Spring semesters of the 2024-2025 academic year. Adjunct faculty positions are non-benefited positions. More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar’s Office Schedule of Classes here.

Adjunct faculty are required to teach as scheduled, hold office hours, assign papers and exams as appropriate, and be available to assist students with assignments. They are also required to comply with all Law School and University policies and protocols. The Sturm College of Law operates on a semester system.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years working in the legal industry
• Ability to teach at the university level

Preferred Qualifications

• Law degree or other professional degree
• Previous online teaching experience
• Previous law school or college-level teaching experience

Work Schedule

While the University’s administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University’s academic calendars are posted on the registrar’s website: here (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar here).

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the 2024-2025 Academic year. This position will remain open until filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Course Rate

The compensation for this position will be $5,559 for a 3-credit course.

The University of Denver 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 University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following document with your application:

• CV
• Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.