Adjunct Professor - Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 33,480 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

IMDiversity seeks an Adjunct Professor of Law for the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana, IL, starting in August 2026. This part-time position entails teaching courses once or twice weekly during the Fall 2026 semester and requires a J.D. with two or more years of legal experience.

Preferred candidates should have prior teaching experience and a current law license. Salary ranges from $3,000 to $8,000 depending on credit hours. This role is not eligible for university benefits.

Qualifications

• A J.D. and two or more years of legal experience are required.
• Prior teaching experience and a current law license are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses that meet once or twice per week between mid-August and early December.

Skills

Legal experience

Teaching experience

Current law license

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Adjunct Professor – Law

University of Illinois College of Law, Urbana Champaign – Urbana, IL

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Overview

The University of Illinois College of Law regularly employs distinguished lawyers and academics as adjunct professors. The position is a 5–10 percent academic appointment for the Fall 2026 semester, beginning in August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses that meet once or twice per week between mid‑August and early December in the Law Building, Champaign.

Qualifications

• A J.D. and two or more years of legal experience are required.
• Prior teaching experience and a current law license are strongly preferred.

Appointment Information

• Salary: $3,000 to $8,000, depending on credit hours.
• Position not eligible for university benefits.
• Eligibility for sponsorship of work authorization, except for new H1B petition incurring a $100,000 fee.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.