Adjunct Professor (Part-Time) - UIC Law

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Illinois at Chicago seeks a passionate Adjunct Professor for the Juris Doctor program. This part-time role involves teaching one or two courses, engaging students through diverse methods, and contributing to their legal education. Candidates must hold a JD and have at least five years of legal practice experience. Join a vibrant academic community focused on developing future legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging classroom instruction.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments and exams.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000 per credit hour.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The UIC School of Law, Chicago'sonly public law school, is seeking a highlymotivated and passionate Adjunct Professor to join our team and teach coursesin the Juris Doctor program. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track positionoffering an opportunity to contribute to the intellectual development of futurelegal professionals.

AdjunctProfessors normally are appointed for one semester at a time and teach one ortwo courses in an academic year.

Mostcourses are taught in person at our downtown Chicago campus, during the day orevening; some also include synchronous or asynchronous online components. Alearning management system is used to post syllabi and other materials andcommunicate with students. Adjunct faculty are required to participate inorientation and training sessions and to comply with academic and institutionalpolicies.

To beconsidered for an adjunct faculty position, candidates should submit an onlineapplication, including a PDF copy of a resume or curriculum vitae; names andcontact information (preferably including telephone numbers and emailaddresses) for three references familiar with the applicant's practice orteaching credentials; and a cover letter or other document identifying thespecific courses or programs at the School of Law for which the applicantwishes to be considered.

Candidatesare asked to refer to the information posted at https://go.uic.edu/lawadjunctsbefore submitting an application. Specific courses and programs for which theSchool of Law anticipates hiring adjunct faculty in the near future are posted onthat page. Individuals with less than five years of law practice experience whootherwise meet the qualifications for this position should instead considerapplying for the Adjunct Teaching Associate position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging and rigorous classroom instruction for the assigned course(s), adhering to the established curriculum and learning objectives.
• Utilize diverse teaching methods (e.g., lectures, case studies, simulations) to foster active learning and critical thinking among students.
• Prepare and distribute clear and concise course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and exams.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and participation, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Stay current on relevant legal developments and scholarship in the assigned area of law.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law in the relevant legal field.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively in a law school setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with or willingness to learn the Blackboard learning management system.
• Admission to a state or foreign bar (or inactive/retired status).
• Must be in good standing with any bar which they have been admitted.

Adjunct Professor (Part-Time) - UIC Law

Hiring Department: UIC Law

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023805

Posting Close Date: 06/01/2025

The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000 per credit hour.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The UIC School of Law, Chicago'sonly public law school, is seeking a highlymotivated and passionate Adjunct Professor to join our team and teach coursesin the Juris Doctor program. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track positionoffering an opportunity to contribute to the intellectual development of futurelegal professionals.

AdjunctProfessors normally are appointed for one semester at a time and teach one ortwo courses in an academic year.

Mostcourses are taught in person at our downtown Chicago campus, during the day orevening; some also include synchronous or asynchronous online components. Alearning management system is used to post syllabi and other materials andcommunicate with students. Adjunct faculty are required to participate inorientation and training sessions and to comply with academic and institutionalpolicies.

To beconsidered for an adjunct faculty position, candidates should submit an onlineapplication, including a PDF copy of a resume or curriculum vitae; names andcontact information (preferably including telephone numbers and emailaddresses) for three references familiar with the applicant's practice orteaching credentials; and a cover letter or other document identifying thespecific courses or programs at the School of Law for which the applicantwishes to be considered.

Candidatesare asked to refer to the information posted at https://go.uic.edu/lawadjunctsbefore submitting an application. Specific courses and programs for which theSchool of Law anticipates hiring adjunct faculty in the near future are posted onthat page. Individuals with less than five years of law practice experience whootherwise meet the qualifications for this position should instead considerapplying for the Adjunct Teaching Associate position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and deliver engaging and rigorous classroom instruction for the assigned course(s), adhering to the established curriculum and learning objectives.

Utilize diverse teaching methods (e.g., lectures, case studies, simulations) to foster active learning and critical thinking among students.

Prepare and distribute clear and concise course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and exams.

Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and participation, providing timely and constructive feedback.

Stay current on relevant legal developments and scholarship in the assigned area of law.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law in the relevant legal field.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively in a law school setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with or willingness to learn the Blackboard learning management system.
• Admission to a state or foreign bar (or inactive/retired status).
• Must be in good standing with any bar which they have been admitted.

Preferred Qualifications

The budgeted salary for this position is typically$1,000 per credit hour. This position is generally not eligible for mostbenefits. Information regarding benefits can be found on the Employee Benefitswebpage (https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits).

Forfullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu by the listed closing date. To be considered for an adjunct facultyposition, candidates should submit an online application, including a PDF copyof a resume or curriculum vitae; names and contact information (preferablyincluding telephone numbers and email addresses) for three references familiarwith the applicant's practice or teaching credentials; and a cover letter orother document identifying the specific courses or programs at the School ofLaw for which the applicant wishes to be considered.

Candidates are asked to refer tothe information posted at https://go.uic.edu/lawadjuncts before submitting anapplication. Specific courses and programs for which the School of Lawanticipates hiring adjunct faculty in the near future are posted on that page. Individualswith less than five years of law practice experience who otherwise meet thequalifications for this position should instead consider applying for theAdjunct Teaching Associate position.

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