Adjunct Instructor of Law (Applicant Pool)

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia State University in Atlanta seeks adjunct instructors to teach law courses for the 2026-27 academic year. Applicants should have strong academic credentials and a high probability of success as teachers and contribute to the law school's academic community.

This posting creates a pool of applicants to be available when vacancies arise. To be considered, please submit your application with a current CV and a letter of intent; applications are reviewed periodically.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have at least three years of experience in the legal field or teaching at an accredited law school.
• Applicants should have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited lawschool (or foreign equivalent) by August 1, 2026.
• Preferred qualification includes teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach law school courses during the 2026-27 academic year.
• Contribute to the law school's academic community and maintain high teaching standards.
• Complete your application with a current curriculum vitae and letter of intent. Applications are reviewed periodically.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

PTI00190P

Classification Title

Part-Time Instructors

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor of Law (Applicant Pool)

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation andopening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovativeby U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among publicuniversities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofituniversity to award bachelor’s degrees to African Americanstudents, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience,and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility ofits students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation,Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. publicuniversity sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban PerimeterCollege campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways.The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate andfirst-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers andinstitutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’sinterdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprisesaddress major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation,an honor reserved for the nation’s most active researchinstitutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in thelast decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, anindication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than$2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainmentcommunity, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creativewriting and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the CreativeMedia Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and theworkforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

Department

Law - Instruction

College

College of Law

Campus

Atlanta

Position Type

Part Time Faculty

Posting Type

Internal/External

About the Department

Located in the heart of Atlanta, the Georgia State UniversityCollege of Law is a dynamic, urban-centered law school dedicated toproducing practice-ready legal professionals. With a student bodyof approximately 650 full- and part-time law students, the Collegeis recognized for its value and renowned for its excellent barpassage and post-graduate employment rates. The College fosters acommitment to excellence, innovation, and experientiallearning.

The College of Law faculty is a collegial and accomplishedcommunity of scholars and teachers. Faculty members have a tangibleimpact on legal education and on law and policy. Faculty membersregularly publish in leading law reviews and peer-reviewedjournals, author books and book chapters, and appear in nationaland international news outlets. Scholarship is supported throughresearch assistance, summer stipends, travel support, and awards.The College of Law also features innovative and nationally renownedprograms in health law, access to justice, legal analytics,metropolitan and urban growth, and sports and entertainmentlaw.

Position Description

The Georgia State College of Law seeks adjunct instructors to teachlaw school courses during the 2026-27 academic year. Applicantsshould have strong academic credentials and demonstrate a highprobability of success as a teacher and a willingness to contributeto the law school’s academic community.

This listing was created to generate a pool of applicants to beavailable when an instructor vacancy is identified.

For full consideration, please complete your application and attacha current curriculum vitae and letter of intent. We reviewapplications periodically.

Required Experience

Applicants should have at least three years of experience in thelegal field or teaching at an accredited law school.

Required Education

Applicants should have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited lawschool (or foreign equivalent) by August 1, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Applicants with teaching experience are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

• The work schedule will vary depending on the classschedule.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs ofthe department.

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1+

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

08/18/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer withregard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibitsdiscrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26institutions of higher education and learning, as well the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in BoardPolicy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-lineat https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Evaluations