Adjunct Professor of Law

RPMGlobal; Brandywine (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilmington University School of Law invites applications for the Adjunct Professor of Law position, a part-time, non-tenured faculty role. Candidates must have a J.D. degree, be bar-admitted, and possess strong communication and teaching skills. The role includes teaching courses such as Administrative Law, Bankruptcy Law, and more over the 2026-2027 terms. Hours may include day and evening classes. Commitment to student-centric education and instructional excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to the bar of any state.
• Strong academic and professional qualifications.
• Sufficient high-quality practice experience.
• Commitment to the goals of the School of Law.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as needed by Law School administration.
• Achieve excellence in teaching and mentor students.
• Follow instructional practices of the School of Law.

Skills

Legal Education

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Instructional Strategies

Education

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

The Wilmington University School of Law welcomes applications from experienced lawyers, judges, and law school instructors who are interested in serving as Adjunct Professor of Law.

This position is a part‑time, non‑tenured faculty position. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve and maintain excellence in teaching at the School of Law.

The Wilmington University School of Law is committed to broad access to affordable legal education within a student‑centered culture. The school’s goals include:

• Hiring faculty chosen for their extensive experience, commitment to excellence in teaching, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of their students.
• Enrolling students who reflect the diverse communities they will serve in Delaware and the national legal community.
• Offering course schedules and curricula that have been crafted to maximize the benefit for students who may be balancing professional and personal commitments in addition to their legal studies.
• Providing an educational program focused on excellence in developing practice‑related competencies, through a curriculum mapped to those competencies and using best instructional practices.
• Bridging the gap between theory and practice through externships that provide hands‑on opportunities to help practicing attorneys solve real challenges.
• Creating opportunity for our students by keeping tuition and debt low and producing graduates with high value and ability in multiple segments of the market for legal services.

There are adjunct professor openings to teach the following courses in the School of Law for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms and General Pool:

• Administrative Law
• Conflict of Laws
• Bankruptcy Law
• Employment Law
• Federal Courts
• Pretrial Advocacy Skills
• Legal Writing I
• Race and the Law Seminar
• Legislation and Regulations
• Trial Advocacy Skills

Required Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to the bar of any state.
• Strong academic and professional qualifications.
• Sufficient high‑quality practice experience to be a foundation for teaching in the School of Law’s educational program.
• Commitment to the goals of the School of Law and its curricular and instructional methods.
• Understanding of the mission and values of Wilmington University.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to use MS Office software.
• Knowledge of various instruction strategies designed to meet the instructional objectives and add to student learning.
• Successful candidates must complete the online Wilmington University Teaching and Learning (Expectations and LMS) via the New Faculty Orientation – Parts 1 and 2 after being hired.

Responsibilities

Teach as needed by Law School administration. Generally, adjuncts will not teach more than 1–3 class sections per academic year.

Demonstrate the ability to achieve excellence in teaching and in mentoring students in their professional development.

Follow the instructional and curricular practices of the School of Law, including use of the Canvas Learning Management System, learning outcomes, utilizing multiple assessments, and research and writing modules within a course, as appropriate, with support from other faculty as well as research librarians.

Hours of Employment: Classes are scheduled Monday – Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am – 9:35 pm. All faculty should anticipate teaching needs in both the day and evening programs.