Adjunct Professor

William & Mary; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

William & Mary Law School is seeking adjunct faculty to teach in the JD and LL.M. programs. Adjuncts design and teach courses, provide timely feedback, and grade exams under supervision. This is a part-time, non-benefited role with on-campus responsibilities and opportunities to participate in campus events.

Responsibilities include syllabus development, student feedback, timely grading, and maintaining open communication with faculty and staff. CV and cover letter required for application.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, Juris Doctor or equivalent, or other graduate degree directly related to the discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Expertise and relevant professional and/or instructional experience in general law education, Business Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property, International Law, National Security Law, Public Interest and Social Justice, or Political Law.
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the syllabus and relevant material for course delivery
• Provide students with timely and specific feedback
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner and no later than the deadline set by the law school
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours
• Offer weekly office hours for individual or group consultation
• Submit final grades according to William & Mary policy and the individual program calendars
• Submit end-of-semester feedback and reflection form
• Maintain frequent and open communication with William & Mary faculty and staff through email, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Instructional experience

Education

Master’s degree/JD

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Job Requisition:

JR100647 Adjunct Professor (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Adjunct Professor

Department:

CC00202 WM001 | SLAW | Law School Faculty Operations

Job Family:

Faculty - Adjunct

Worker Sub-Type:

Adjunct (non-benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

School Of Law

Primary Job Posting Location:

School Of Law

Job Description Summary:

The William & Mary Law School is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty to teach one or more courses within the Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) residential programs.

Job Description:

Adjunct faculty serve a vital role within the Law School and are valued members of the community. Under the guidance of the Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, adjunct faculty design and teach courses, facilitate course activities, provide students with timely feedback, and grade assignments and exams. Adjunct faculty are provided with professional learning opportunities and are invited to attend on-campus events.

Adjunct duties include:

• Prepare the syllabus and relevant material for course delivery
• Provide students with timely and specific feedback
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner and no later than the deadline set by the law school
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours
• Offer weekly office hours for individual or group consultation
• Submit final grades according to William & Mary policy and the individual program calendars
• Submit end-of-semester feedback and reflection form
• Maintain frequent and open communication with William & Mary faculty and staff through email, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, Juris Doctor or equivalent, or other graduate degree directly related to the discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Expertise and relevant professional and/or instructional experience in general law education, Business Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property, International Law, National Security Law, Public Interest and Social Justice, or Political Law.
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Other doctoral degree directly related to the discipline.
• Previous experience providing instruction to adult learners in an academic or corporate setting.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Previous teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Computer proficiency and experience using Blackboard or other online learning platforms.

Conditions of Employment:

This is a part-time position paid semi-monthly over the term of the course. This position is not benefit-eligible.

This position is restricted to a specified term.

Additional Job Description:

A CV and cover letter are required.

Job Profile:

JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade: S99

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-08-04

Position Restrictions:

Restricted Term

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