Adjunct Professor - Law

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 33,480 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana-Champaign invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach a foundational trial advocacy course and to coach trial, moot court, and ADR teams. Classes may be in-person or hybrid, with travel funded for competitions.

Applicants must have a J.D. or equivalent and at least three years of teaching or practice experience. Start for Fall 2026; salary $3,000–$8,000 depending on credit hours; sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• J.D. or the equivalent; at least three years of teaching or practice experience in the subject area.
• Prior trial or appellate experience and/or advocacy program participation and a current law license are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a foundational trial advocacy workshop as part of the course.
• Coach competitive trial, moot court, and ADR teams for competitions.
• Travel with teams to competitions; travel will be funded by the College of Law.

Skills

Teaching experience

Trial advocacy

Moot court coaching

Adjudication experience

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

The University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana Champaign is one of the oldest law schools in the country, with an accomplished and influential faculty, a smart and collegial student body, and a strong alumni network. In addition to its full‑time faculty, the College of Law regularly employs distinguished lawyers and academics as adjunct professors.

The College of Law invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach as part of the Anderson Center for Advocacy and Professionalism. Specifically, we have openings for an adjunct faculty position to teach a trial advocacy workshop as part of our foundational trial advocacy course in collaboration with the full‑time Director of the Anderson Center, and we have openings for several adjunct professors to coach our competitive trial, moot court, and alternative dispute resolution teams. Our alternative dispute resolution teams include students competing in client counseling, negotiation, and arbitration competitions.

Classes will meet in the Law Building in Champaign, between mid‑August and early December. The trial advocacy workshops generally meet in‑person once a week at the College of Law. Competitive advocacy teams will meet based on availability of the adjunct and the students. Practice sessions may be held in‑person at the College of Law, virtually, or in a hybrid fashion. Coaches will be expected to travel with their teams to competitions. Travel will be funded by the College of Law.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. or the equivalent and have at least three years of teaching or practice experience in the subject area in which they will be teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior trial or appellate experience and/or experience participating in law school competitive advocacy programs, and a current law license are strongly preferred.

Appointment Information

These are five to ten percent Academic positions appointed for the Fall 2026 semester. The anticipated start date is in August 2026. Salary is between $3000 and $8000, depending on credit hours. This position is eligible for work authorization sponsorships.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Please provide a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and describing any prior teaching experience. Up to three letters of reference are preferred but not required.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 1, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Devin Scheidemantel at [e-mail]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Employee Benefits

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217‑333‑0885, option #1, or [e-mail].