Adjunct Instructor, School of Law

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo School of Law invites applications for part-time Adjunct Instructor positions at the graduate and undergraduate level. As the only law school in the SUNY system, UB Law has a tradition of leadership in interdisciplinary studies, public service, and innovative scholarship.

We seek accomplished attorneys with demonstrated expertise in the subjects they teach and a commitment to providing high-quality educational experiences to our students.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with active New York bar membership.
• Experience teaching or presenting complex legal topics.
• Ability to develop syllabi and assess student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Developing a syllabus and assessing student performance against learning outcomes.
• Providing students with materials and expertise in the assigned subjects.
• Contributing to an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

Skills

Legal teaching

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Judicial experience

Education

J.D.

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

The University at Buffalo School of Law welcomes applications for part-time Adjunct Instructor positions at the graduate and undergraduate level. As the only law school in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, the School of Law has a long tradition of leadership and excellence in interdisciplinary studies, public service, and innovative scholarship, teaching, and clinical education. Our adjunct faculty roster includes several current and former judges and other leading members of the Western New York bar.

We seek similarly accomplished judges and attorneys who have demonstrated expertise in the subjects they wish to teach and are committed to providing quality educational experiences to our students.

Essential Duties Include

• Developing a syllabus and assessing student performance against learning outcomes;
• Providing students with appropriate materials and expertise in the assigned subjects;
• Contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative learning environment;
• Ensuring that students receive prompt and productive feedback concerning their work; and
• Attending adjunct faculty meetings in the fall and spring semesters.

This is a pooled posting, and positions are filled on an as needed basis.

About The University At Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.