Law School Adjunct Instructor — Part/Full-Time

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas School of Law invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for part-time and/or full-time, temporary and/or regular teaching positions in the instructor pool for fall 2026 and/or spring 2027.

These are instructional, adjunct faculty roles not eligible for tenure or promotion, with renewal based on need, funding, and performance, potentially extending up to two consecutive semesters; eligibility to work in the U.S. prior to start date is required.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in discipline (J.D. from an ABA accredited law school or its foreign equivalent) and five years of relevant experience, or master's and seven years of relevant experience.
• Record of research, scholarship or achievement in discipline or course being taught as demonstrated in resume.
• Preferred: Prior teaching experience at the law school level, particularly in the subject matter of the course(s) being taught.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a specific field, develop course materials, develop and manage syllabi, create lectures and assignments, grade student work, advise students and hold office hours.
• Collaborate with colleagues, stay current in the field, and adhere to departmental, school/college and university policies and procedures.

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Kansas School of Law invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for part-time and/or full-time, temporary and/or regular teaching positions in the instructor pool for fall 2026 and/or spring 2027.

These are instructional, adjunct faculty roles not eligible for tenure or promotion, with renewal based on need, funding, and performance, potentially extending up to two consecutive semesters; eligibility to work in the U.S. prior to start date is required.