Adjunct Law Instructor — AI in Practice & Advanced Torts

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Dickinson Law invites exceptional candidates to apply for short-term, part-time adjunct faculty appointments for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 in advanced topics such as Advanced Torts, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Licensing, and more. Applicants should have a distinguished record of law practice or teaching, with a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited school and strong scholarly credentials. Remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered with preference for Carlisle or University

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a distinguished record of law practice in the subject matter or experience teaching the course subjects.
• Scholarly or professional publications in the relevant field of law.
• Participation and leadership in bar associations or other professional organizations related to the subject matter.
• A J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Superior academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Teach adjunct courses in the listed subjects for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Contribute to experiential learning through simulations and practical exercises.
• Submit materials via Penn State Careers Site and participate in program development.

Skills

Distinguished record of law practice

Scholarly publications

Participation in professional orgs

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Superior academic credentials

Job description

Penn State Dickinson Law invites exceptional candidates to apply for short-term, part-time adjunct faculty appointments for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 in advanced topics such as Advanced Torts, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Licensing, and more. Applicants should have a distinguished record of law practice or teaching, with a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited school and strong scholarly credentials. Remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered with preference for Carlisle or University