Adjunct Professor, Online Masters of Legal Studies

William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

William & Mary Law School seeks an adjunct professor to design and teach courses, facilitate activities, and provide timely feedback to students. You will grade assignments and exams, maintain office hours, and adhere to university policies under the guidance of the Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs.

The role is part-time, term-based, and not benefits-eligible, with remote work eligibility not guaranteed. A CV and cover letter are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, JD or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Expertise in general law education, compliance law, finance law, environmental law, healthcare law, or technology law.
• Experience teaching adult learners in academic or corporate settings.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach courses as part of adjunct duties.
• Provide timely feedback and grade assignments and exams.
• Maintain office hours and respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades and end-of-semester reflections.

Skills

Adult education experience

Communication skills

Online learning platforms

Feedback and grading

Education

Master’s degree, JD or equivalent

Other graduate degree related to the discipline

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

Job duties and functions assigned to this position

• Prepare the syllabus and, with the support of Instructional Designers, update the relevant course modules as needed.
• Use the learning management system (Blackboard).
• Work within William & Mary-specific online policies and procedures.
• Review course content, activities, and assignments prior to the term’s start date.
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Provide students with timely and specific feedback.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner and no later than by 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, compliance law, finance law, environmental law, healthcare law, or technology law (including AI and privacy).
• Previous experience providing instruction to adult learners in an academic or corporate setting.
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Other doctoral degree directly related to the discipline.
• 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

Compensation Grade

S99

Recruiting Start Date

2026-11-02

Position Restrictions

Restricted Term

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Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.