Adjunct Professor - Law

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

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks adjunct faculty for trial advocacy aimed at teaching and coaching students. Responsibilities include teaching the foundational trial advocacy course and conducting weekly workshops. Ideal candidates have a J.D. and three years of relevant experience.

Positions offer a salary ranging from $3,000 to $8,000, depending on credit hours with classes running from mid-August to early December 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years teaching or practice experience in trial advocacy.
• Prior trial or appellate experience preferred.
• Participation in law school competitive advocacy programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational trial advocacy course and lead workshops.
• Hold weekly in-person workshops at the College of Law.
• Coach students for trial court and moot court competitions.
• Arrange practice sessions based on availability.
• Travel with teams to competitions funded by the College of Law.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Coaching competitive teams

In-person workshops

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana Champaign invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach within the Anderson Center for Advocacy and Professionalism. Positions include an instructor of the foundational trial advocacy workshop and adjunct professors who will coach competitive trial, moot court, and alternative dispute resolution teams.

Responsibilities

• Teach the foundational trial advocacy course and lead the trial advocacy workshop, with classes meeting in the Law Building in Champaign between mid‑August and early December.
• Hold weekly in‑person trial advocacy workshops at the College of Law.
• Coach students for trial court, moot court, and ADR competitions.
• Arrange practice sessions (in‑person, virtual, or hybrid) based on team and coach availability.
• Travel with teams to competitions; travel will be funded by the College of Law.

Qualifications

• Minimum: J.D. or equivalent, and at least three years of teaching or practice experience in the subject area taught.
• Preferred: Prior trial or appellate experience, participation in law school competitive advocacy programs, and current law license.

Appointment Information

These are five‑to‑ten percent Academic positions appointed for the Fall 2026 semester. The anticipated start date is August 2026. Salary ranges from $3,000 to $8,000, depending on credit hours. Positions are eligible for work authorization sponsorships.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university complies with required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008). Accommodations may be requested via the reasonable accommodations portal or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division at 217‑333‑0885 or by emailing [e-mail].